Due to the increased prevalence of obesity in the last decades, bariatric surgery has been
on the rise in recent years. Bariatric surgery is a compelling option for weight loss in obese …

Objective The development of these updated clinical practice guidelines (CPG) was
commissioned by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, The Obesity …

Background Obesity is a major global health problem. With an increasing number of bariatric
surgeries, the need for body-contouring procedures has grown. These procedures are …

Background: Abdominoplasty is a safe, efficacious body contouring procedure commonly
performed on patients after massive weight loss or pregnancy, or because of general aging …

Purpose The aim was to evaluate the complication rate after abdominoplasty procedures
performed in a high volume post-bariatric center and to identify predictors of complications …

Individuals who undergo bariatric surgery generally experience rapid and dramatic weight
loss. While the weight loss typically confers significant health benefits, an undesirable …

Background Obesity is a major health risk factor associated with medical complications,
such as cardiovascular disease, that may compromise outcomes. Furthermore, obesity may …

Body contouring surgery following massive weight loss positively affects a patient's quality of
life. However, the procedure is prone to complications. Herein, we stratified complications …

Objective: to evaluate the profile of patients submitted to post-bariatric plastic surgery at the
North Wing Regional Hospital, Brasília, DF. Methods: we conducted a prospective …

Background With the increased popularity of bariatric surgery, the demand for body-
contouring procedures is growing. Associated with these procedures are a number of …