44 citations
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May 2014 in “The American Surgeon” In this study, hair loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was associated with zinc and iron levels, even within normal ranges, and a combined variable of zinc and iron predicted susceptibility to hair loss.
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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.
March 2026 in “Obesity Surgery” This study found that hair loss after metabolic and bariatric surgery peaks at 3 months and improves by 6 months, with iron deficiency and female sex being strong predictors of hair loss.
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.
This study found that bariatric surgery patients with a prescription for supplements had fewer nutrient deficiencies and less hair loss 12 months post-operation compared to those without supplements.
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January 2014 in “Obesity surgery” This study found that vertical sleeve gastrectomy improved metabolic, behavioral, and reproductive symptoms in a rat model of PCOS, suggesting it may be a potential therapy for specific aspects of PCOS.
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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.
This study found that postoperative excess weight loss and folic acid levels were independent factors influencing the severity of hair loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients.
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.
September 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study aimed to assess the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in children and adolescents with obesity, noting the scarcity of data despite emerging evidence of favorable outcomes.
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.
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March 2012 in “The American Journal of Surgery” This study found that modified laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity reduced ghrelin levels, improved glycemic and insulin levels, and resulted in significant weight loss.
December 2025 in “Obesity Surgery” In this study, researchers found that patients undergoing one-anastomosis gastric bypass experienced a greater incidence of low serum zinc levels and related symptoms, such as hair loss and delayed wound healing, compared to those undergoing sleeve gastrectomy.
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February 2020 in “Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy” This case report describes a 42-year-old woman who experienced positional vertigo, gradual hearing loss, and tinnitus after undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, suggesting a potential link between these complications and the procedure.
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July 2024 in “Human Reproduction” This study found that for obese patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy, concurrent type 2 diabetes is linked to worsened metabolic but milder reproductive aspects of PCOS and does not hinder the return to regular menstruation one year after surgery.
June 2021 in “Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal” This study discusses experiences with managing postoperative complications after bariatric surgery, such as psychological disorders, hair loss, nutritional deficiencies, and other issues, highlighting the need for effective interventions to prevent comorbidities while acknowledging the procedure's generally low complication rates.
March 2022 in “Annals of Bariatric Surgery” This study found that protein supplements combined with micronutrients reduced hair loss more effectively after sleeve gastrectomy in women, compared to routine multivitamins alone.
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October 2017 in “BMJ Open” This article outlines the first prospective cohort study examining whether bariatric surgery can induce satisfactory weight loss in obese Koreans, with no new results reported yet.
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January 2013 in “Surgical Science” This study observed that vitamin and iron deficiencies were similarly prevalent in the first post-surgical year for patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, except for more frequent vitamin B6 deficiency in sleeve gastrectomy patients.
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January 2020 in “Obesity Surgery” This study observed that hair loss after bariatric surgery is the most common nutritional symptom linked to iron and protein deficiencies, while the causes of other symptoms remain unclear.
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January 2019 in “Chirurgia” In this study, adolescent patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery at a specialized center experienced significant reductions in BMI over 36 months, with no major perioperative complications, highlighting the procedure's safety and effectiveness for treating adolescent obesity in experienced settings.
In their review, the authors found no strong evidence supporting biotin's effectiveness as a hair supplement, noting a significant disparity between its popularity and scientific backing, with available studies showing no substantial benefit over placebo.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This study discusses that many patients experience temporary hair loss after bariatric surgery, potentially due to rapid weight loss, surgery stress, and nutritional deficiencies, including shortages of iron, zinc, and other nutrients crucial for hair health.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Nutrology” This study concluded that hair loss is a common issue after vertical sleeve gastrectomy, influenced by serum leucine concentration, and is not typically due to low iron or zinc levels.
January 2024 in “The American journal of medicine” In this case report, the authors describe the first documented occurrence of new-onset hypocortisolism after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in a patient, highlighting the need for awareness of this condition among clinicians when patients present with nonspecific symptoms post-bariatric surgery.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that serum amino acid profiles changed significantly following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in patients with obesity, and identified serum leucine levels as an independent risk factor for postoperative alopecia.
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May 2024 in “The Lancet” This study aims to compare the safety and effectiveness of bariatric surgery versus medical care on ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity, as current observational data suggests surgery may improve fertility prospects, but no randomized trial has yet confirmed this effect.
October 2023 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” In this study, metabolic surgery led to a weight loss of 10.8 to 12.6 kg and improvement in body composition and HbA1c levels among patients from North-Eastern Romania, with nutritional intervention proving safe over six months.
April 2026 in “Al-Kufa University Journal for Biology” This pilot study observed that post-bariatric surgery, both zinc and iron deficiencies increased among Iraqi patients, underscoring the importance of lifelong nutritional monitoring and targeted supplementation to address these issues and prevent related complications.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This case series highlights severe micronutrient deficiencies and complications in three patients who did not adhere to follow-up care after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, emphasizing the importance of regular nutritional monitoring.