Obesity as a risk factor for postoperative complications in aesthetic surgery

Obesity is a global health problem which may affect the cardiovascular, metabolic, and even immunologic spheres. It has been recognized that obesity is a risk factor for the development of complications alter surgical procedures, including aesthetic procedures such as abdominoplasty, augmentation and reduction mammoplasty, among others. The most frequent complications are operative site infections and deep venous thrombosis, which may be explained by the impact of obesity on the architecture and functionality of the immune system and how it affects circulatory mechanics, as well as the impact of closely-related habits, such as physical inactivity. Given the evidence, it is time to consider novel strategies to reduce the amount of possible complications in this subpopulation, which demands more rigorous research with novel protocols.