Review Outlines Risks And Benefits Of Body Contouring For Massive Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
13th Nov 2006, 18:57 GMT
For the 170,000 morbidly obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery each year in the U.S., the stomach-reducing procedure is just the first step back to health and self-esteem. "Massive post-surgical weight loss leaves most with unsightly excess folds of skin and fat, and in some ways the patient can actually look worse, not better," notes Dr. Jason A. [click link for full article]
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