Body Image and Quality of Life in Post Massive Weight Loss Body Contouring Patients*
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Body contouring following massive weight loss
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 contour...
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عنوان ژورنال: Obesity
سال: 2006
ISSN: 1930-7381,1930-739X
DOI: 10.1038/oby.2006.187