Preoperative evaluation of the body contouring patient: the cornerstone of patient safety

Nima Naghshineh; J Peter Rubin

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2014.07.002

Preoperative evaluation of the body contouring patient: the cornerstone of patient safety

Clin Plast Surg. 2014 Oct;41(4):637-43. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.07.002.

Authors

Nima Naghshineh¹, J Peter Rubin²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 6B Scaife Hall, Suite 690, 3550 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA.
² Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 6B Scaife Hall, Suite 690, 3550 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. Electronic address: rubinjp@upmc.edu.

PMID: 25283451
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.07.002

Abstract

The obesity pandemic has resulted in increasing cases of bariatric surgery and subsequent issues related to excess skin and laxity for patients. This patient population requires unique insight and consideration as part of the preoperative evaluation. Nutritional derangements are common, psychosocial issues are prevalent, and the sequelae of past and present medical conditions can all affect surgical planning and outcomes. This article familiarizes the plastic surgeon with the issues of the body contouring candidate and provides tools that may assist in surgical planning.

Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Body contouring; Nutritional evaluation; Skin excess; Skin laxity; Weight loss.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Bariatric Surgery
Cosmetic Techniques*
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures*
Humans
Patient Care Planning
Patient Selection*
Plastic Surgery Procedures*
Weight Loss