Encyclopedia of Body Sculpting after Massive Weight Loss
provides uniquely comprehensive coverage of a variety of state-of-the-art
surgical body modification procedures for the patient who has overcome
obesity.
The text begins with an introduction to the particular physiologic and
psychological implications of massive weight loss, including the effects on
nutrition, anesthesia, pain control, and psychology, and a review of the
current techniques utilized in bariatric surgery.
The sections that follow
feature concise descriptions and full-color illustrations that guide readers
through each region of the body, from the face and neck, through the breasts,
arms and mid-abdomen, to the back and thighs.
Expert authors from around the
world, many of whom are the innovators of the procedure they describe, offer
multiple surgical options for each anatomic region in order to give readers the
opportunity to choose the optimal approach for their specific patient.Features
- 466
full-color illustrations demonstrate preoperative appearances, operative
techniques, and postoperative outcomes
- An
accompanying DVD contains 17 narrated videos -- over one hour of footage
-- of actual procedures as performed by the authors
- Detailed
discussion of safety considerations, as well as how to recognize and treat
surgical complications
- Practical
tips on how to handle anesthesia concerns and pain control
- Valuable
information on nutrition and the psychiatric management of eating
disorders
With
obesity on the rise and the marked increase in bariatric procedures over the
past decade, this highly relevant reference is essential reading for every
practicing plastic and reconstructive surgeon, bariatric surgeon, and weight
loss physician, as well as for all residents or fellows in the field.
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