After Massive Weight Loss: Patients’ Expectations of Body Contouring Surgery

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Conclusions  Surplus skin resulting from gastric bypass surgery is a common issue that causes functional and aesthetic impairments in patients.
Consequently, this increases the desire for body contouring surgery with high expectations for the aesthetic outcome as well
as improved life satisfaction.

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ResearchPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s11695-011-0551-6Authors
Hugo B. Kitzinger, Divison of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, General Hospital Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, AustriaSara Abayev, Divison of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, General Hospital Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, AustriaAnn…

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