Body-Contouring Surgery Can Significantly
Improve Quality of Life

A 2012 report published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) revealed that post-bariatric surgery patients experienced significant improvement in their lives after having body-contouring surgery such as a New Jersey tummy tuck. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the quality of life on a long-term basis for patients who underwent bariatric surgery.

Significant Improvements
The study, led by Dr. Eva S.J. van der Beek of the University Medical Center Utrecht in Netherlands, evaluated 33 post-bariatric patients who underwent body contouring procedures, most of which involve a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. Six out of the seven quality of life categories were found to have greatly improved including intimacy, physical functioning, social network, social acceptance and mental well-being. All in all, 55 percent of the patients found the results of the surgery as very satisfactory.

Bariatric Surgery Defined
Bariatric surgery is performed in patients who are severely obese. Its downside include the appearance of loose skin after the procedure. Body-contouring surgery such as a tummy tuck is often required to be performed after the surgery to improve the appearance of overhanging skin tissues. The results of the study has proven the importance of reconstruction surgery following bariatric procedures.

Ideal Candidates of Body Contouring Surgery in New Jersey
By and large, the following are the ideal candidates for a body contouring procedure:

— Individuals who just underwent a successful gastric bypass surgery
— Women who just gave birth and had tried diet and exercise to get back in shape but failed
— Individuals who just lost weight but has weak abdominal muscles or has sagging abdominal skin
— Anyone wanting to have body contouring procedure should be within 10 percent of their ideal body weight

Dr. Weinstein has significant experience, expertise, and skill for a successful body-contouring procedure in New Jersey. Get in touch with us at our Chester Woods, New Jersey Clinic by calling us at (908) 879-2222 or by filling out this contact form. Make an appointment today and experience the life changing effects of a tummy tuck!

Posted in Tummy Tuck on March 23rd, 2013

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