Complications after body contouring surgery are likely multifactorial; however, molecular imbalances to the massive weight loss wound milieu may contribute to poor surgical outcomes. Examining wound regulatory proteins including transforming growth factor-beta, vascular endothelial growth factor, and matrix metalloproteinases could aid in understanding the healing difficulties observed clinically.
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