POST-BARIATRIC BODY CONTOURING: INDICATIONS, SURGICAL TECHNIQUES AND OUTCOMES - A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND PATIENTS

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594424090110

• Palavras-chave: Bariatric surgery; Body contouring; Obesity.

• Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Body contouring; Obesity.

• Abstract:

  Objective: To examine the clinical indications, surgical techniques and results of body contouring plastic surgery in patients undergoing bariatric surgery as part of a treatment for significant weight loss. Methods: This integrative review used the PVO strategy in the PubMed database to search for original articles in English published in the last 5 years, including clinical trials, systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses. After applying the inclusion criteria, 18 articles were considered relevant. Results: The studies indicated an effective improvement in the quality of life and mobility of patients undergoing post-bariatric body contouring plastic surgery, since excess skin is no longer an impediment. Over the past few decades, complication rates have decreased due to greater experience and improved techniques, although they still remain at high levels. Conclusion: Body contouring plastic surgeries showed positive results in the quality of life of post-bariatric patients, minimizing complications due to excess skin that hindered daily activities and psychosocial aspects.