Aspects of excess skin in obesity, after weight loss, after contouring surgery and in a reference population

Background: Excess skin is well-known after massive weight loss but there is missing knowledge from various groups.Objectives: To describe and compare excess skin in a reference population, in obesity, after obesity surgery and after reconstructive abdominoplasty.Setting: University Hospital, Sweden.Methods: Six groups were included: the reference population, obese adults before and after obesity surgery, adolescents and super obese adults after obesity surgery and adults after abdominoplasty. All groups filled in the Sahlgrenska Excess Skin Questionnaire (SESQ).
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research