National commissioning guidelines: body contouring surgery after massive weight loss

M Soldin; M Mughal; N Al-Hadithy; Department of Health; British association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons; Royal College of Surgeons England

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2014.04.031

National commissioning guidelines: body contouring surgery after massive weight loss

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014 Aug;67(8):1076-81. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2014.04.031. Epub 2014 May 10.

Authors

M Soldin¹, M Mughal², N Al-Hadithy³; Department of Health; British association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons; Royal College of Surgeons England

Affiliations

¹ Department of Plastic Surgery, St. George's Hospital, London, UK; Department of Plastic Surgery Kingston Hospital, London, UK. Electronic address: mark.soldin@kingstonhospital.nhs.uk.
² Department of Plastic Surgery, St. George's Hospital, London, UK.
³ Department of Plastic Surgery, St John's Hospital, Howden, Livingston, UK.

PMID: 24909630
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2014.04.031

Abstract

The guidelines for body contouring reconstructive surgery present an evidence-based guide for management of redundant tissue after massive weight loss. A standardised referral pathway to ensure safe and equitable patient care on the National Health Service (NHS) throughout England is recommended. A database of all patients for research purposes is suggested.

Keywords: Body contouring surgery; National guidance; National guidelines; Post bariatric surgery; Surgery after massive weight loss.

Publication types

Practice Guideline
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Bariatric Surgery*
Body Mass Index
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / standards
Humans
Referral and Consultation
United Kingdom
Weight Loss*

Grants and funding

Department of Health/United Kingdom