title: Body contouring following major weight loss.
abstract: Body contouring is a highly specialized and quickly growing field of plastic surgery. This article describes some of the types of body contouring surgery individuals who have experienced massive weight loss may seek.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic-Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
authors.forename: LaDonna D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: McGohan
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery; D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000379:methods*; D016462:Mammaplasty; D009765:Obesity / Q000601:surgery*; D018579:Patient Selection; D013848:Thigh / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors; D015431:Weight Loss