title: National commissioning guidelines: body contouring surgery after massive weight loss.
abstract: The guidelines for body contouring reconstructive surgery present an evidence-based guide for management of redundant tissue after massive weight loss. A standardised referral pathway to ensure safe and equitable patient care on the National Health Service (NHS) throughout England is recommended. A database of all patients for research purposes is suggested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, St. George's Hospital, London, UK; Department of Plastic Surgery Kingston Hospital, London, UK. Electronic address: mark.soldin@kingstonhospital.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Soldin
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, St. George's Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mughal
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, St John's Hospital, Howden, Livingston, UK.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Al-Hadithy
mesh_terms: D050110:Bariatric Surgery; D015992:Body Mass Index; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D006113:United Kingdom; D015431:Weight Loss
keywords: Body contouring surgery; National guidance; National guidelines; Post bariatric surgery; Surgery after massive weight loss