The Art of Body Contouring: After Massive Weight Loss

The Art of Body Contouring: After Massive Weight Loss (PDF Edition)

Edited by Al Aly, MD, and Fabio Nahas, MD

A comprehensive, practical guide to modern body contouring techniques following massive weight loss—now available in a convenient digital (PDF) format.

With the global increase in obesity and bariatric surgery, surgeons are seeing a growing number of patients requiring body contouring after massive weight reduction. These patients often present with complex deformities and comorbidities that demand specialized surgical expertise.

The Art of Body Contouring: After Massive Weight Loss, Second Edition brings together the experience and innovations of world-renowned surgeons Al Aly and Fabio Nahas, along with leading experts such as Ted Lockwood, Dirk Richter, Peter Rubin, Jim Grotting, and Constantino Mendieta. This updated edition reflects the significant technical advances and refined procedures developed since the original 2006 publication.

Readers will find detailed, step-by-step guidance on every major aspect of post–weight loss body contouring—from belt lipectomy and upper body lifts to buttock and breast reshaping—supported by high-quality photographs and illustrations.

Key Features

• Expert contributions from top international authorities in body contouring

• Evidence-based techniques for eliminating drains in excisional surgeries, including abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, belt lipectomy, and thigh reduction

• Strategies to minimize and manage seromas effectively

• Exceptional pre- and postoperative photos that clearly demonstrate surgical approaches and results

• In-depth discussion of the physiologic and psychological dimensions of massive weight loss patients

Ideal for: Plastic surgeons, residents, and fellows specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
This PDF edition offers the same authoritative content and high-quality visuals as the print version, with the added convenience of portable digital access.