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   Articles with "excess skin" as a keyword



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Technical trick to limit excess skin ("dog-ears") at the ends of a mastectomy scar.

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction"

DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2020.101876

Abstract: The unsightly excess skin located at the two ends of the scar of a mastectomy ("dog-ears"), beyond the aesthetic discomfort that they generate, can be responsible for functional impediments. These commonly occur when closing oval… read more here.

Keywords: excess skin; technical trick; scar; dog ears ... See more keywords

Evaluation of excess skin in Swedish adults 18–59 years of age

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery"

DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2016.1187157

Abstract: Abstract Background: Little is known about excess skin in the normal population. The aim of this study was, therefore, to analyse the prevalence, impairments, and discomfort of excess skin in a cross-section of the Swedish… read more here.

Keywords: evaluation excess; swedish adults; age; years age ... See more keywords

SESQ, a patient-reported outcome instrument addressing excess skin; report on the updated version and the validation process

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery"

DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2022.2118755

Abstract: Abstract Excess skin after weight loss is perceived as a major problem for the majority of the bariatric patients, between 68 and 90% desire additional reconstructive surgery. However, only about 20% of the patients actually… read more here.

Keywords: excess skin; updated version; surgery; sesq ... See more keywords

Content validity of self-reports of excess skin after bariatric surgery: protocol for a Dutch cross-sectional study

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "BMJ Open"

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-097710

Abstract: Introduction Body contouring surgery (BCS) can be applied to reduce the physical and mental burden of excess skin after massive weight loss. Self-reported outcomes of patients are used to assess this burden and to evaluate… read more here.

Keywords: self reports; surgery; excess skin; self ... See more keywords

Experience of Excess Skin and Attitude to Body Contouring Surgery of a Chinese Post-Bariatric Population

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Obesity Facts"

DOI: 10.1159/000517587

Abstract: Introduction: Western studies have explored post-bariatric patients concerning their views on excess skin and body contouring surgery (BCS), but Asian data were lacking. This study aims to investigate the experience of excess skin and attitude… read more here.

Keywords: chinese post; post bariatric; excess skin; attitude ... See more keywords