High tension abdominoplasty 2.0

Traditionally, the primary goal of any abdominoplasty has always been to excise the central lower abdominal excess skin or pannus and plicate the abdominal fascia through a suprapubic incision. Unfortunately, this traditional abdominoplasty may often fall short of this goal: a scar that may ride too...

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Published inClinics in plastic surgery Vol. 37; no. 3; p. 441
Main Author Rosenfield, Lorne King
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2010
Subjects
Abdomen - surgery
Abdominal Wall - anatomy & histology
Adult
Esthetics
Female
Humans
Informed Consent
Lipectomy - methods
Middle Aged
Photography
Physical Examination
Preoperative Care
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - trends
Treatment Outcome
Weight Loss
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Summary:Traditionally, the primary goal of any abdominoplasty has always been to excise the central lower abdominal excess skin or pannus and plicate the abdominal fascia through a suprapubic incision. Unfortunately, this traditional abdominoplasty may often fall short of this goal: a scar that may ride too high; persistent skin and lipodystrophy at the pubis, thighs, flanks, and hips; and unfortunately a consistent incidence of midline skin necrosis or wound dehiscence. High lateral tension abdominoplasty addresses these shortfalls. It may be defined as a more complete treatment of the lower trunk aesthetic unit from the abdomen to the pubis, hips, and thighs, with a greater overall aesthetic result and margin of vascular safety. This article outlines the techniques and tools to accomplish these superior results safely and consistently.
ISSN:1558-0504
DOI:10.1016/j.cps.2010.03.005