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Published in: Obesity Surgery 10/2018

Open Access 01-10-2018 | Review Article

Does Body Contouring After Bariatric Weight Loss Enhance Quality of Life? A Systematic Review of QOL Studies

Authors: Tania Toma, Leanne Harling, Thanos Athanasiou, Ara Darzi, Hutan Ashrafian

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 10/2018

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Abstract

Massive weight loss following bariatric surgery can result in excess tissue, manifesting as large areas of redundant skin that can be managed by body contouring surgery. This study aims to quantify the effects of body contouring surgery on indicators of quality of life in post-bariatric patients. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature revealed on indices of quality of life in post-bariatric patients, before and after body contouring surgery. Body contouring surgery resulted in statistically significant improvements in physical functioning, psychological wellbeing and social functioning, as well as a reduction in BMI. Body contouring surgery offers a strategy to improve quality of life in patients suffering from the functional and psychosocial consequences of excess skin after bariatric surgery.
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Metadata
Title
Does Body Contouring After Bariatric Weight Loss Enhance Quality of Life? A Systematic Review of QOL Studies
Authors
Tania Toma
Leanne Harling
Thanos Athanasiou
Ara Darzi
Hutan Ashrafian
Publication date
01-10-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Obesity Surgery / Issue 10/2018
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-018-3323-8

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