Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss - Publication

Main Category: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery
Article Date: 09 Jan 2006 - 3:00 PDT

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With the problem of obesity approaching epidemic proportions, an increasing number of patients who have had bariatric surgery are now turning to plastic surgeons for body contouring to remove excess skin remaining after massive weight loss. Serving the informational needs of these surgeons, Quality Medical Publishing (QMP) is pleased to announce the publication of Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss, edited by Al S. Aly, MD, FACS, a leading expert on the topic.

This book, the first of its kind, serves as an essential resource to the surgeons performing these procedures. It covers body contouring procedures in each anatomic area. Each chapter provides information on indications and contraindications, patient evaluation, planning, staging of procedures, operative technique, postoperative care, tips and tricks, and problems and complications. With more than 400 pages and 700 full-color illustrations, this major work is accompanied by two DVDs with surgical video: one on upper body lift and one on belt lipectomy.

"The field of plastic surgery after massive weight loss is a new frontier in plastic surgery," Dr. Aly said. "The purpose of Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss is to acquaint the reader with the presentation, evaluation, and surgical treatment of the massive-weight-loss patient."

Dr. Aly is an internationally renowned expert in the field of plastic surgery after massive weight loss and has organized and lectured at most major conferences and body-contouring courses for other plastic surgeons. His and Dr. Albert Cram's practice, Iowa City Plastic Surgery, is one of the largest practices in the world that specializes in body contouring after massive weight loss. Their patients travel from all national and international locations for treatment at their Iowa City facility. Dr. Aly is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is Vice-President of the Iowa Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery's task force on Post-Massive Weight Loss Plastic Surgery.

QMP is the world's premier publisher of plastic surgery books and electronic media. Founded in 1986, the company is widely recognized for its award-winning publications, clinical expertise, and author-friendly approach. The experts at QMP have extensive experience in the industry and are highly regarded for their longstanding ties with the medical community.

Quality Medical Publishing, Inc.
www.qmp.com