Nutritional Challenges in Post-Massive Weight Loss Body Contouring: Guidance for Plastic Surgeons on GLP-1 Agonists and Sleeve Gastrectomy

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Adequate caloric intake is crucial for collagen production and immunity after massive weight loss.
Many patients experience micronutrient deficiencies, affecting wound healing and surgical outcomes post-sleeve gastrectomy.
Nutritional optimization strategies include tailored protein timing and supplementation for those on semaglutide.
Bariatric surgery remains key for treating severe obesity, but carries risks that must be addressed by plastic surgeons.

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Review reveals nutritional deficiencies post-bariatric surgery, indicating the need for tailored strategies in body contouring patients.

Mehta et al. (2025) studied this question.

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