Mastering Body Contouring Techniques after Massive Weight Loss

As the global obesity epidemic continues to rise, the number of bariatric procedures has increased exponentially over the past few decades. Patients who have undergone massive weight loss often present with complex deformities, medical comorbidities, and psychological challenges. To address these concerns, The Art of Body Contouring: After Massive Weight Loss, Second Edition, edited by renowned body contouring surgeons Al Aly and Fabio Nahas, offers a comprehensive guide to the latest body contouring techniques.

This authoritative resource features contributions from leading global experts in body contouring, including the late Ted Lockwood, Dirk Richter, Peter Rubin, Jim Grotting, and Constantino Mendieta. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the prevalence and ramifications of obesity to the latest surgical techniques for circumferential belt lipectomy, brachioplasty, upper body lifts, and buttocks contouring.

Key Features and Expert Insights

• Learn how to eliminate the use of drains in all excisional body contouring surgeries, including abdominoplasty, belt lipectomy, brachioplasty, upper body lifts, and thigh reduction.
• Discover techniques that significantly reduce seroma rates and effective treatment strategies to use when patients develop seromas.
• Explore high-quality preoperative and postoperative photos and illustrations that enhance understanding of techniques and outcomes.

This essential guide is a must-read for all body-contouring surgeons seeking to master the art of surgically correcting deformities related to massive weight loss. By gaining a deeper understanding of morbid obesity and its associated health issues, surgeons can provide better care for their patients.

Publisher: Thieme
Edition: 2nd edition (October 2, 2023)
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 464
ISBN-10: 1626236585
ISBN-13: 978-1626236585