Tony L. Weaver, DO: No relevant financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Learning Objectives:
Analyze the increased surgical risks and complications associated with plastic surgery in patients with a BMI greater than 30, citing supporting clinical data.
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Formulate a comprehensive preoperative assessment and risk mitigation plan for high BMI plastic surgery candidates, incorporating specific screening recommendations and strategies for optimizing comorbidities.
Evaluate the unique anesthesia considerations, fluid management strategies, and techniques for high-volume liposuction in obese patients, including the appropriate use and timing of GLP-1 agonists.
