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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"excess skin"”.
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Assessment of excess skin and outcome of body contouring surgery in post bariatric patients
… of massive weight loss is the development of excess skin. Excess skin causes both physical and psychological problems for those affected and their families. The overall aim of this thesis was to improve the knowledge of the prevalence and associated problems of excess skin in post bariatric …
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Shame and the body
… amounts of weight and have had the resultant excess skin removed by plastic surgery. • Section B: Secondly I will explore the factors and processes which enable resilience and positive adjustment in individuals living with a visible difference. This exploration takes the form of a critical …
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Body Image and Quality of Life Among Postsurgical Bariatric Patients
… undergo subsequent surgical procedures to remove excess skin (“body contouring”), which are also associated with positive medical and psychological outcomes.</p> <p>The present study sought to expand upon existing research into the psychosocial outcomes of bariatric surgery, investigate correlates …