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August 2020 in “Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques” This study found that temporary hair loss is common after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and biotin supplementation showed low effectiveness in preventing this hair loss.
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July 2018 in “Obesity surgery” This study found that 56% of patients experienced hair loss six months after undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, with lower preoperative and postoperative zinc and vitamin B12 levels associated with this outcome.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Surgery” This study identified changes in serum albumin and calcium levels one month after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as independent factors linked to hair loss in patients with obesity, highlighting the importance of monitoring these nutritional indicators to reduce postoperative alopecia risk.
December 2022 in “Journal of Sulaimani Medical College” This study observed that laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy significantly reduced BMI and helped improve or eliminate certain obesity-related comorbidities over six months, with a low incidence of postoperative complications.
December 2018 in “Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences” This study found that three-quarters of patients experienced hair loss following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, with female gender, preoperative serum folic acid, and percent excess weight loss as significant risk factors.