Comparing Bariatric Surgery Patients Who Desire, Have Undergone, or Have No Desire for Body Contouring Surgery: a 5-Year Prospective Study of Body Image and Mental Health - Takeaways - MDSpire

Comparing Bariatric Surgery Patients Who Desire, Have Undergone, or Have No Desire for Body Contouring Surgery: a 5-Year Prospective Study of Body Image and Mental Health

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  • Liliana Buer

  • Ingela Lundin Kvalem

  • Silje Bårdstu

  • Tom Mala

  • June 23, 2022

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    Bariatric surgery improves psychosocial well-being, but long-term effects vary, with some patients experiencing deteriorating mental health over time.

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    Over 90% of bariatric patients report excessive skin post-surgery, negatively impacting body image and psychosocial functioning.

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    While 70-90% of patients desire body contouring surgery after bariatric surgery, only 15-30% actually undergo the procedure.

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    Patients who desire but do not undergo body contouring surgery exhibit higher body dissatisfaction and depressive symptoms than those who do.

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    This study aims to explore differences in body image and mental health among patients who have undergone, desire, or have no desire for body contouring surgery.

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Comparing Bariatric Surgery Patients Who Desire, Have Undergone, or Have No Desire for Body Contouring Surgery: a 5-Year Prospective Study of Body Image and Mental Health

  • by Liliana Buer, Ingela Lundin Kvalem, Silje Bårdstu, Tom Mala

  • June 23, 2022

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