Iron Deficiency After Bariatric Surgery: The Most Common Nutritional Risk Before Body Contouring Surgery

Iron Deficiency After Bariatric Surgery: The Most Common Nutritional Risk Before Body Contouring Surgery

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

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