title: Plastic reconstruction after bypass surgery and massive weight loss.
abstract: In summary, the surgical techniques described can provide substantial benefit to selected patients who have sustained massive weight loss. As in all cosmetic surgery, patient selection must be meticulous. The expectations of the patient must be realistic, and the very real risks of the operative procedures must be understood. Patients who have sustained massive weight loss should be informed of the possibilities of reconstructive plastic surgery.
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery; D001835:Body Weight; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery; D002081:Buttocks / Q000601:surgery; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013848:Thigh / Q000601:surgery