Gluteal Region Reshaping of Massive Weight Loss Patients—A Decision-Making Strategy [PDF]
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2022 Background Massive weight loss (MWL) is a very common presentation that you may face as a plastic surgeon. Each patient has his own individual criteria, so, you should work according to a well-organized plan, especially when such cases have concerns ...
Mohamed Ali Mahgoub +5 more
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Aesthetic results in twin case undergoing transverse abdominoplasty versus Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty after massive weight loss [PDF]
JPRAS OpenThis identical twin case demonstrates the aesthetic differences of two different body contouring procedures in alike patients. Body contouring improves physical, psychosocial, and sexual function therefore providing the best possible aesthetic outcome ...
Shadi Javadian, Jais Oliver Berg
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Arm Contouring in Patients With Massive Weight Loss: A Literature Review [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global OpenBackground:. A wide variety of brachioplasty approaches and modifications have been described to make the procedure safer and more appealing to patients and surgeons alike. There is, however, no consensus on the most appropriate surgical approach.
Atiyeh Bishara, MD +6 more
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Lateral intercostal artery perforator (LICAP) flap for breast volume augmentation: Applications for oncoplastic and massive weight loss surgery [PDF]
JPRAS Open, 2021 SUMMARY: Background: Lateral intercostal artery perforator (LICAP) flap for breast volume augmentation provides the benefits of addressing axillary tissue excess and avoiding intramuscular dissection.
Kelsey Lipman, Grace Graw, Dung Nguyen
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Autologous Breast Reconstruction with Bilateral Stacked Free Flaps in Massive Weight Loss Patients [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2022 Summary:. Patients with a history of massive weight loss who are undergoing autologous breast reconstruction after mastectomy represent a unique surgical challenge.
Aran Yoo, MD +5 more
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Impact and Predictors of Surgical Outcomes in Mastopexy after Massive Weight Loss [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global OpenBackground:. Post–massive weight loss (MWL) patients present unique anatomical challenges for mastopexy, including diminished parenchymal support and poor skin elasticity.
Turki S. AlHassan, MBBS, SB-Plast +9 more
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Reliability of a Vertical Reconstruction of the Abdomen Following Massive Weight Loss [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global OpenBackground:. The size and shape of a patient’s abdomen after massive weight loss (MWL) vary according to the extent and pattern of abdominal fat distribution. The panniculus adiposus results from a combined pull of heavy fat on the skin and the weakening
Gudjon L. Gunnarsson, Jørn Bo Thomsen
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Ventral hernia repair with enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal technique after a massive weight loss by laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [PDF]
Surgical Case Reports, 2023 Background Ventral hernia repair (VHR) for obese patients is often associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications and hernia recurrences.
Manabu Amiki +5 more
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Implant-based versus autologous mastopexy after massive weight loss: Complications and patient satisfaction [PDF]
JPRAS OpenMastopexy surgery is among the procedures most requested by patients after massive weight loss. Many require a florid and voluminous breast, which is achieved thanks to the implantation of a breast prosthesis.
Valentina Budini +6 more
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The open book abdominoplasty: a vertical scar technique for abdominal wall reconstruction in massive weight loss patients [PDF]
JPRAS OpenObjectives: To describe the Open Book Abdominoplasty, a form of vertical abdominoplasty used in selected massive weight loss patients, and to evaluate clinical outcomes.
Eddy Dona
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