BODY CONTOURING IN THE OBESE PATIENT

Obese patients have not been commonly considered as candidates for bod y contouring surgery. Using circumferential liposuction techniques, in association with the tumescent technique, and circumferential excisio nal procedures, this patient population can achieve significant body t ransformation with acceptably low morbidity. The concept of addressing obese patients in a circumferential fashion, whether using liposuctio n, excisional therapy, or commonly the combination of both, can more a ccurately address the significant deformities and achieve more consist ent improvement for these patients. Aggressive body contouring procedu res can be performed safely with a low morbidity rate and a very high degree of patient satisfaction.