The Use of BODY-Q to Assess Factors Impacting Satisfaction and Quality-of-life Postabdominoplasty in Kenya

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Authors

Sarah Nyakiongora · University of Nairobi

Matteo Laspro · Plastic Surgery Foundation

Oluchukwu Dele-Oni · Dartmouth College

A.A. Abdullahi · Kenyatta National Hospital

Ferdinand W. Nangole · Kenyatta National Hospital

Andrea L. Pusic · Plastic Surgery Foundation

Abstract

Kenyan patients seem to be highly satisfied with abdominoplasty procedures, which result in significant improvements in quality of life. Factors significantly associated with higher satisfaction include concurrent liposuction, higher preoperative BMI, and postoperative scar quality.

Topics & Keywords

Body Contouring and Surgery Breast Implant and Reconstruction Lymphatic System and Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open

Volume 13, Issue 2, pp. e6539-e6539

DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000006539

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