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Franco Migliori1, Cristina Rosati, Gabriele D'Alessandro

  • 1Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit, San Martino University Hospital, Genova, Italy. franco.migliori@hsanmartino.it

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Body contouring plastic surgery effectively improves quality of life for patients post-biliopancreatic diversion (BPD). Despite challenges, patients report high satisfaction and positive outlooks after cosmetic procedures like abdominoplasty and brachioplasty.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery Outcomes
  • Body Contouring

Background:

  • 176 patients underwent body contouring plastic surgery after biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) between Nov 2001 and Mar 2006.
  • Patients experienced significant weight loss ranging from 30-100 kg prior to surgery.
  • Procedures targeted arms, breasts, abdomen, thighs, and included torsoplasty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of body contouring plastic surgery in patients who have undergone biliopancreatic diversion (BPD).
  • To assess the impact of cosmetic surgery on the quality of life and psychological well-being of post-bariatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) is a malabsorptive bariatric procedure leading to substantial weight loss.
  • Specific surgical techniques were employed: brachioplasty, reduction mammaplasty/mastopexy, thigh-lift, abdominoplasty, and torsoplasty.
  • Liposuction was deemed unsuitable due to BPD-induced histological changes; arteriographic studies were used to assess anatomical alterations.

Main Results:

  • Metabolic discrepancies post-BPD necessitate careful postoperative management.
  • A higher incidence of systemic and local complications was observed, particularly in the abdominal wall.
  • Preoperative arteriographic studies were conducted to evaluate anatomical alterations.

Conclusions:

  • Body contouring surgery can yield satisfactory results and improve quality of life in BPD patients, despite surgical limitations.
  • All patients reported enhanced positive thinking post-surgery.
  • Patients expressed high satisfaction and a propensity for further body-contouring procedures.