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Body contouring following massive weight loss.

Boswell Cb

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The growing prevalence of obesity in America has led to an increase in bariatric surgery, which produces successful long-term weight loss and improves the multiple co-morbidities caused by obesity. A weight loss of 100+ pounds leaves patients with significant amounts of loose-hanging excess skin and tissue that can be addressed only with surgery. This article briefly describes many body contouring procedures developed by plastic surgeons to address the needs of massive weight loss patients.

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The growing prevalence of obesity in America has led to an increase in bariatric surgery, which produces successful long-term weight loss and improves the multiple co-morbidities caused by obesity. A weight loss of 100+ pounds leaves patients with significant amounts of loose-hanging excess skin and tissue that can be addressed only with surgery. This article briefly describes many body contouring procedures developed by plastic surgeons to address the needs of massive weight loss patients.

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The growing prevalence of obesity in America has led to an increase in bariatric surgery, which produces successful long-term weight loss and improves the multiple co-morbidities caused by obesity. A weight loss of 100+ pounds leaves patients with significant amounts of loose-hanging excess skin and tissue that can be addressed only with surgery. This article briefly describes many body contouring procedures developed by plastic surgeons to address the needs of massive weight loss patients.

Key concepts: Weight loss, Body contouring, Medicine, Obesity, Contouring, Body weight, Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery

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