Reference Summary Iron deficiency is the single most common nutritional issue I identify among my post-weight-loss body-contouring patients. Up to half of long-term post-bariatric patients are affected. Iron is required for oxygen transport, wound healing, and immune function. Low iron levels increase the risk of poor healing, infection, and postoperative
Most of the patients I see for abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) have worked hard to lose a significant amount of weight. Some have had bariatric surgery. Some have used weight loss medications. Others have done it through diet and exercise over years. What they have in common, once they reach my
REFERENCE SUMMARY The issue is that patients who have lost significant weight, whether through bariatric surgery, GLP-1 receptor agonist medications, or structured dietary changes, frequently present for body-contouring procedures with subclinical or clinical nutritional deficiencies. These deficiencies directly affect wound healing, immune function, and the risk of post-operative complications, including DVT.
Most patients who come to see me for abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery after significant weight loss have already done the hard work. They have lost the weight. They have kept it off. They are ready for the next step. The question they arrive with is usually a simple one. What
If you have lost a significant amount of weight and are now considering abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery) to treat excess skin, you have likely already done the hard work. But one area that catches many patients off guard is nutrition. Not because they are not eating well, but because eating
Most patients who come to me after significant weight loss have worked hard to get there. Bariatric surgery, strict dietary changes, and years of consistent effort. By the time they reach my clinic asking about body contouring surgery, they are focused on what comes next. The loose skin. The surgery
Quick Reference Summary What folate does: Folate (vitamin B9) is a water-soluble B vitamin essential for DNA synthesis, healthy red blood cell production, and the metabolism of homocysteine. Folate works alongside vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 to keep homocysteine levels in a healthy range. When folate is low, homocysteine rises.
Quick Reference Summary What vitamin K does Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in two main forms, each doing a different job in the body. Disclaimer: Operation performed by Dr Bernard Beldholm. Adult content: surgery has risks; individual results vary. Seek a second opinion. Please see the full disclaimer.
Reference Summary What vitamin C does Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin that the body cannot make or store. It supports four functions that matter directly to body contouring surgery recovery. Who is at risk in my practice Almost every post-weight-loss patient I see has some degree of
Quick Reference Summary What vitamin A does: Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for wound healing, immune function, and skin integrity. It activates fibroblasts to produce collagen, supports keratinocyte turnover for surface wound repair, promotes new blood vessel formation at the wound site, and regulates immune cell activity during