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The Skinny on Post-bariatric Surgery
Caring for the growing body of patients who need plastic surgery to regain their shapes after weight-loss surgery.
Richard T. Vagley, MD

Remember when you were a kid and, just for fun, tried on your mom's or dad's clothes? Well, if you can remember, you know how a massive weight loss patient looks and feels. The end result for patients who undergo bariatric surgery and lose 100 to 150 pounds, or even more in a matter of months is an oversized suit of skin, from head to toe. Definitely not any fun, and even a health risk.

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