Obesity has become a worldwide epidemic. An increasing number of patients are undergoing weight
loss procedures resulting in an increase in patients with massive weight loss desiring body
contouring surgeries. These patients can present with very challenging deformities of skin
laxity and are at higher risk of complications. Most texts only provide a chapter with basic
descriptions of procedures for managing moderate deformities with short discussions of
complications. Managing Body Contouring Challenges and Complications offers comprehensive
insight on the management of the most complex deformities after weight loss. Procedures are
described in a step-by-step fashion including small pearls of knowledge. This book also
includes complex subjects not addressed in other books such as arm band deformities in
brachioplasty gluteal crease elongation in lower body lifting recurrent saddlebag deformities
breast implant problems in massive weight loss and many other topics. Managing Body Contouring
Challenges and Complications focuses on the most challenging deformities and how to optimize
results. Disappointing long term results are used to teach key areas of difficulty or potential
pitfalls to avoid. This book also highlights evidence-based outcomes data from large studies to
help guide surgical decision making.
