Mark Soldin,Plastic Surgery,Body Contouring,Weight Loss.

Meeting: BAPRAS Winter Meeting Programme Article Date: 2nd December 2011 Topic: Body Contouring Mr Soldin is one of the leading aesthetic surgeons in the country. As BAPRAS lead for body contouring he was asked to organise the aesthetic section of the academic programme. Invited guests from the US and Germany gave lectures on Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss.

Mr Soldin is co-author of the paper presented by Dr Gilmartin on Quality of Life Assessment after MWL body contouring which was also presented at this session. Additionally he was senior author of the presentation on Experience with Autologous Breast Augmentation in the Massive Weight Loss patient which was also presented at this prestigious meeting.

Paper: Daily Mail Article Date: 15th November 2011 Topic: Body Contouring Link to Article: Click Here. I first met Mr Mark Soldin when I had reached my target weight loss of 10 stone. Excess skin covered my body to the extent that it encumbered my every day thoughts and activities and it became clear that no amount of exercising would reduce the amount of skin I had. Before meeting Mr Mark Soldin I really didn’t know what could be achieved but after my first consultation it became clear that not only could miracles be achieved but I would be in very safe hands. Mr Soldin’s patient care and compassion certainly puts your mind at rest and he’s expertise enables you to put your trust in his hands. We agreed that my first operation would be a lower body lift. This, as Mr Soldin explained, would be the largest of all the operations. He also took the time to explain the procedure of the operation and the healing process. After having my consultation with Mr Mark Soldin he kingly arranged for me to see his nursing colleague so that I could talk through any concerns that had arisen and get to know other members of his team making my healing process an easier transition. Mr lower body life operation went extremely well and my healing process was well cared for by Mr Soldin and his nursing staff. With their time and knowledge my wounds healed quickly revealing an excellent scar line that now is remarkably faint.

Mr Soldin and I agreed that a suitable amount of resting period was in order before I commenced with the next stage of my transformation and once that had elapsed I was keen to carry on.

Brachioplasty, Thigh Lift and Breast Augmentation:

These three procedures were carried out at the same time and I was really keen on this idea as it cuts down on the times that you undergo general anaesthetic and I couldn’t wait to see myself as the results from the first operation where above and beyond what I thought that could be achieved. Once again Mr Mark Soldin and I had a consultation so that he could talk me through what he planned to do and what to expect and ask if I had any concerns or questions’ of which I did not as I knew how capable he was and I didn’t have any questions as he explained everything so well that there really wasn’t anything else to consider.

My operation went ahead as scheduled and once again was a complete success. After coming round from this operation I noticed that my scars were very well placed and impossibly neat and my breasts were perfectly formed. Although I was still swollen my physical appearance was unbelievably perfect. At that precise moment I knew that my dreams had in fact come true. My recovery went well and I only needed some intervention when I formed a small seroma just above my left knee but this was quickly and efficiently dealt with by Mr Soldin and his team.

Results:

The results of Mr Soldin’s work have certainly gone way beyond anything I though was possible. My confidence has gone from none existent to soaring. All because of one brilliant, talented, clever man. My scars are almost transparent blending in well with the rest of my colouring and there have been no lasting effects from any of the procedures that I have under gone. My only regret is that I waited so long to contact Mr Soldin. – With my Thanks WC

Paper: Scotsman Article Date: 2nd December 2011 Topic: Body Contouring Link to Article: Click Here. Plastic surgeons are calling for new guidance on the treatment of patients after they have undergone weight-loss surgery.
The British Association for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (Bapras) is calling for national guidelines to be drawn up on reconstructive “body contouring” surgery following weight-loss operations, when patients can often be left with excess skin.

The association’s winter meeting of more than 400 plastic surgeons in London will hear that with a growing obesity epidemic in the UK, the number of patients undergoing bariatric surgery was increasing rapidly.

On average, gastric band patients will lose between 50 and 60 per cent of their excess weight and gastric bypass patients will lose 70 per cent. Many will develop medical problems caused by excess skin left over once the weight has gone.

These problems can be dealt with by body contouring surgery, but there are currently no guidelines on the provision for this type of surgery and NHS funding is very limited. A pilot study being presented at the meeting today by Mark Soldin, Bapras consultant plastic surgeon at Kingston and St Georges University Teaching Hospitals in London, showed significant improvements in patients’ well-being once they had undergone body contouring surgery.

Mr Soldin said: “We know that excess skin following massive weight loss can lead to significant on-going problems. Initial findings from our research shows that there are significant physical and emotional benefits to patients who undergo body contouring surgery.”

Paper: Expertbeauty.com Article Date: 2nd December 2011 Topic: Body Contouring Link to Article: Click Here. The number of people undergoing weight-related surgery, which includes the gastric band and gastric bypass, has increased rapidly in the UK along with the growing obesity epidemic. Under NICE criteria approximately 1.5 million British adults are currently eligible for these procedures.

Gastric band patients generally lose around 50-60 percent of their excess weight and gastric bypass patients will lose 70 percent which can lead to medical problems caused by excess skin. Body contouring surgery can help deal with issues, however, there are currently no guidelines on the provision for this type of surgery and NHS funding is very limited.

A recent survey commissioned by BAPRAS shows that of 1,000 GPs questioned 45 percent support NHS funding for body contouring surgery. A pilot study being presented at the BAPRAS Winter Meeting by Mark Soldin, BAPRAS Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Kingston and St Georges University Teaching Hospitals, also reveals significant improvements in patients’ physical and emotional well-being once they have undergone body contouring surgery following massive weight loss.

Mark Soldin says: “We know that excess skin following massive weight loss can lead to significant on-going problems including soreness, recurrent infections, functional problems, depression, difficulty with sexual function and poor body image.

Initial findings from our research shows that there are significant physical and emotional benefits to patients who undergo body contouring surgery to remove this skin, and that these patients go on to lead a far more physically active and healthy lifestyle. With the growing incidence of bariatric surgery in the UK it is essential that the aftercare for patients be given greater thought.”

Professor Simon Kay BAPRAS Committee Chair says: “There is on-going discussion about whether the costs for post-bariatric reconstructive surgery should be available on the NHS and access to these procedures varies across the country. Cost-benefit evidence about bariatric surgery is now available but the patient’s long term quality of life has not been fully considered. BAPRAS is calling for national guidelines on body contouring surgery to be developed. To kick start the process, we are inviting interested parties to join us to develop the key points for consideration.”

At the BAPRAS Winter Meeting, Mark Soldin, Dr Dennis Hurwitz from the US and Dr Alexander Stoff from Germany will be showcasing pioneering body contouring techniques that could be introduced into the UK. Dr Dennis Hurwitz will present his unique concept of Upper Body Lifting developed to minimise scarring and a technique combining extensive liposuction with body contouring to improve sculpturing and reduce complications.