title: Preoperative evaluation of the body contouring patient: the cornerstone of patient safety.
abstract: The obesity pandemic has resulted in increasing cases of bariatric surgery and subsequent issues related to excess skin and laxity for patients. This patient population requires unique insight and consideration as part of the preoperative evaluation. Nutritional derangements are common, psychosocial issues are prevalent, and the sequelae of past and present medical conditions can all affect surgical planning and outcomes. This article familiarizes the plastic surgeon with the issues of the body contouring candidate and provides tools that may assist in surgical planning.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 6B Scaife Hall, Suite 690, 3550 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA.
authors.forename: Nima
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Naghshineh
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 6B Scaife Hall, Suite 690, 3550 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. Electronic address: rubinjp@upmc.edu.
authors.forename: J Peter
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Rubin
mesh_terms: D050110:Bariatric Surgery; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D018579:Patient Selection; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D015431:Weight Loss
keywords: Bariatric surgery; Body contouring; Nutritional evaluation; Skin excess; Skin laxity; Weight loss