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Published in: Obesity Surgery 8/2009

01-08-2009 | Review

Abdominoplasty After Major Weight Loss: Improvement of Quality of Life and Psychological Status

Authors: Calin Constantin Lazar, I. Clerc, S. Deneuve, I. Auquit-Auckbur, P. Y. Milliez

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 8/2009

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Abstract

Abdominoplasty provides a reconstructive but rarely aesthetic cosmetic solution after major weight loss. Few articles document quality of life (QOL) issues and the psychological impact of abdominoplasty on obese patients. We report a retrospective study of 41 abdominoplasties performed after an average weight loss of 40.2 kg. Data were obtained through review of patient medical files, double-blind surgical and psychological examinations, and two specifically designated questionnaires used to assess pre-abdominoplasty body perception and QOL, post-body contouring perception of improvement, and psychological status. To date, 14 patients have regained >10 kg; 84.6% have improved QOL; 86.5% have improved psychological status; 74% have better sexual relations; 53.9% admit liking their body; 76.9% are satisfied with the results of abdominoplasty; and 96.1% would be willing to undergo abdominoplasty again. Anterior dermolipectomy improves both QOL and psychological status. Provision of patient education, multidisciplinary management, and long-term follow up are necessary to obtain satisfactory results.
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Metadata
Title
Abdominoplasty After Major Weight Loss: Improvement of Quality of Life and Psychological Status
Authors
Calin Constantin Lazar
I. Clerc
S. Deneuve
I. Auquit-Auckbur
P. Y. Milliez
Publication date
01-08-2009
Publisher
Springer New York
Published in
Obesity Surgery / Issue 8/2009
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-009-9883-x

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