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New Study Shows Evidence of Lasting Weight Loss After Tummy Tuck Surgery

February 28th, 2013 Miguel A. Delgado Jr, MD

Before and After Tummy Tuck

The February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, which is the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), states that a pilot study shows that patients who have had an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)may have significant lasting weight loss. This is particularly true of those Marin County patients who were overweight or obese prior to surgery.

This may be due to increased satiety, feeling full after eating. The researchers also discuss possible changes in the “neuroendocrine system” by removing fat cells from the abdomen; it may reduce the levels of hormones affecting the appetite which are secreted by fatty tissues. More studies will be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

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