Complications in Lower Body Lifts

Prospective Study on Complications Following a Lower Body Lift After Massive Weight Loss

A prospective study on 50 consecutive patients who are going to have a lower body lift procedure is performed. Measures include comorbidities and complications. Risk factors assessed including patient age, gender, highest lifetime body mass index (BMI) (BMI max), current BMI, excess weight loss (EWL), type of weight loss and nicotine consumption.

Inclusion Criteria:

• after massive weight loss
• age > 18 years and < 65 years
• excess weight loss > 66%
• current body mass index < 35
• stable weight after weight loss for at least 12 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• insulin dependent diabetes mellitus