by Joseph F. Capella, MD, FACS

Dr. Capella is the Chief of the Division of Post Bariatric Surgery in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Many individuals who have achieved massive weight loss either secondary to bariatric surgery or as a result of lifestyle changes are eager to have body contour concerns addressed. Patients often seek both functional and aesthetic improvement. Invariably, plastic surgery plays a critical role in this process. The approach taken by the plastic surgeon is often influenced by many factors, including patient goals, surgeon preference, patient finances, and, of course, patient health. Careful planning on the part of the plastic surgeon will diminish the likelihood of complications and improve results. For most patients, more than one operation is necessary for complete rehabilitation. Read the rest of this article »

by Marcelo M. Ghersi, MD; Martin I. Newman, MD, FACS; Michel C. Samson, MD, FRCS(C), FACS; and Laura DeOliveira, PC-S Read the rest of this article »

by Amy S. Colwell, MD

From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Mass General Hospital, Boston Massachusetts Read the rest of this article »

by Kristen M. Rezak, MD; Michel C. Samson, MD, FRCS (C), FACS; and Martin I. Newman, MD, FACS

All from the Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, Florida.

Read the rest of this article »

by Constance M. Chen, MD, MPH; Lidie Lajoie,
BA; Robert T. Grant, MD; and Jason A. Spector,
MD
From the Division of Plastic Surgery,
New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York

Read the rest of this article »