Patients show improved "Quality of Life" after body-contouring surgery

Body contouring surgery after massive weight loss improves long-term quality of life, a new study shows.

Dramatic weight loss often results in an excess of overstretched skin that can cause both functional and aesthetic issues, including skin rashes and infections. Thirty three post-bariatric surgery patients completed the Obesity Psychosocial State Questionnaire about 7.2 years after undergoing body-contouring surgery. Participants reported a significant, mostly moderate to large, sustained improvement in their quality of life 7.2 years after body-contouring surgery, when compared to quality of life assessments conducted before body-contouring surgery.

"Results: Compared to appraisals of quality of life before body-contouring surgery, a significant, mostly moderate to large, sustained improvement of quality of life was observed in post-bariatric patients 7.2 years after body-contouring surgery at six of the seven psycho-social domains. A small deterioration occurred between 4.1 and 7.2 years follow-up on two of the seven domains except for the domain efficacy toward eating which showed a significant improvement. At 7 years follow-up 18 patients (55%) were satisfied with the result of body contouring surgery."

“This study indicates a sustained quality of life improvement in postbariatric patients after body contouring surgery, study authors conclude. “This suggests the importance of including reconstructive surgery as a component in the multidisciplinary approach in the surgical treatment of morbid obesity.”

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Pain associated with very large breasts affects teenage girls negatively

Many teen girls are so troubled by overly large breasts that they would consider breast reduction to feel better emotionally and physically, a new study suggests. The findings appear online in the July 16th issue of Pediatrics.

In the study, the attitudes and outlook of 96 girls between the ages of 12 and 21 with macromastia who had not had breast surgery were compared with those of 103 healthy girls in the same age range with no identified breast issues. All of the study participants answered questions about their physical functioning and pain, general health, body image, and eating. They also responded to a questionnaire on breast-specific issues.

Macromastia, large breasts, has a substantial negative impact on health-related quality of life, self-esteem, physical symptoms, and eating behaviors among adolescents, independent of a person's weight or body mass index (BMI), the study showed. About two-thirds of adolescents with macromastia are overweight.

In the study, girls with macromastia reported a cup size that was DD, on average, while the girls without the condition reported a B cup size. Girls with macromastia reported higher rates of breast pain, skin rashes, and back, neck and shoulder pain. As a result of their large breasts, girls with macromastia were more likely to say they had trouble playing sports and finding clothes that fit. About 18% of participants with macromastia had eating disorder problems, compared with 6.6% of those without the condition.

At TruYou plastic surgery, we have done many breast reduction procedures to help girls with this common problem.  Contact us today or go to the website to see photos and learn more about Breast Reduction surgery.  Most patients are covered under insurance plans for this surgery.

"Before" and "After" Breast Reduction Surgery

How to choose a surgeon for your cosmetic procedure

Many more people than ever before are undergoing plastic surgery procedures every year. However, when it comes to surgery there is always a risk, and "cheaper" is usually never better.  So how do you pick the right surgeon for your procedure?  Well, here are some ways to search for the best surgeon for your procedure:

     Make sure your surgeon is board certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
What the general public does not often realize is all plastic surgeons are cosmetic surgeons. However, all cosmetic surgeons are not plastic surgeons!
Legally, any doctor can perform any procedure. So, technically, a dermatologist could give you a breast lift, but that doesn't mean they have the extensive training and expertise, just a lower price in many cases.
Check the doctor's credentials and their record with your state medical board.
Remember, just because it's called a ‘Mom Job' doesn't mean it's a packaged deal.
Don't agree to procedures you don't want or need. Doctors warn the more work done at once, usually means more risks.
A ‘Mommy Makeover' isn't about getting a picture perfect body. For many women, it's about getting back the body they had before giving birth to their baby.

Altogether, the procedures involve major surgery and cost major bucks.

During any pre-op consultation with your plastic surgeon, be sure to arrive at their office armed with a list of questions, and ask how often they have performed the procedure in which you're interested in.
Additional Information:

• Legally any doctor is permitted to do any procedure. For example, a psychiatrist could do a breast augmentation. If you use a board-certified plastic surgeon, you know he or she has completed three to five years of training in general surgery and a minimum of two to three years of training in plastic surgery, plus they have to take written and oral tests.
• Board-certified plastic surgeons also have to do continuing medical education and take a written test every 10 years.
• Check the surgeon's record.
• Malpractice judgments and disciplinary actions can be found through a state Medical Board.
• Ask if the surgeon has hospital privileges.
• Hospitals do background checks.
• Come armed with questions for the doctor.
• Find out how often he or she has done the procedure you're interested in.
• Be wary of multiple procedures. More procedures at once equal more risk.
• Call the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (toll-free at 1-888-4-PLASTIC, or 1-888-475-2784) to get a list of surgeons in your area who perform a certain procedure and are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
• Plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery have graduated from an accredited medical school, completed at least five additional years of residency (typically three years of general surgery and two years of plastic surgery), practiced plastic surgery for at least two more years, and passed comprehensive exams.
• Click here to find questions you should ask a plastic surgeon: plasticsurgery.org

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