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Skorochod R, Fainzilber-Goldman Y, Shumsky M, Wolf Y. What Role does Marital Status Play in the Outcome of Abdominoplasties? A Single-Surgeon Experience With 712 Cases. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024; 48:2142-2146. [PMID: 38424306 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-024-03898-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Marital status is a commonly reported demographic variable in scientific literature. Numerous reports suggested difference in the medical outcomes of patients when stratified based on marital status. Although many reports suggested that married patient exhibit improved survival when compared to their counterparts, other reports could not replicate similar conclusions. PURPOSE determine whether marital status plays a role in the postoperative outcomes of elective abdominoplasty patients. METHODS The medical records of all abdominoplasty patients operated by a single surgeon over the course of 20 years were reviewed. Information regarding the preoperative state of patients, surgical procedure, and postoperative outcomes was evaluated in respect to the patients marital status. RESULTS Seven-hundred and twelve patients were included in this study, of whom 516 (%) were married. No difference in preoperative characteristics, medical background, surgical procedure or concomitant surgeries was found. Analysis of adverse events did not demonstrate a statistically significant association with marital status. Additionally, when all unwed patients were grouped together, the results did not differ. CONCLUSION Marital status does not play a critical role in the postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing elective abdominoplasties for cosmetic indications. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Ron Skorochod
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel.
- Ruth and Bruce Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
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- Ruth and Bruce Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
- Ruth and Bruce Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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Cerón-Solano G, Pacheco-López R, Hernández-Ordoñez R, Covarrubias-Noriega A, Vázquez-Morales L, Morin JP. The effect of liposuction versus liposuction with abdominoplasty on insulin resistance in normoglycemic non-obese Mexican females: A prospective cohort study. Cir Esp 2024; 102:194-201. [PMID: 38242232 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2023.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Several studies have evaluated the effect of liposuction or abdominoplasty on metabolic health, including insulin resistance, with mixed results. Many overweight patients, with no marked obesity, are recommended to undergo liposuction combined with abdominoplasty, but no study has evaluated the effectiveness of combining the two procedures on metabolic health. METHODS The present prospective cohort study compares the metabolic parameters of 2 groups of normoglycemic Hispanic women without obesity. The first group underwent liposuction only (LIPO), while the second group had combined liposuction and abdominoplasty (LIPO + ABDO). RESULTS A total of 31 patients were evaluated, including 13 in the LIPO group and 18 in the LIPO + ABDO group. The 2 groups had similar HOMA-IR before surgery (P > 0.72). When tested 60 days after surgery, women in the LIPO group had similar HOMA-IR compared to their preoperative levels (2.98 ± 0.4 vs 2.70 ± 0.3; P > .20). However, the LIPO+ABDO group showed significantly reduced HOMA-IR values compared to their preoperative levels (2.37 ± 0.2 vs 1.73 ± 0.1; P < .001). In this group, this decrease also positively correlated with their preoperative HOMA-IR (Spearman r = 0.72; P < .001) and, interestingly, we observed a negative correlation between the age of the subjects and the drop in HOMA-IR after surgery (Spearman r = -0.56; P < .05). No changes were observed in the other biochemical parameters that were assessed. CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that, when combined with abdominoplasty, liposuction does improve insulin resistance in healthy Hispanic females. More studies are warranted to address this possibility.
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- Giovanni Cerón-Solano
- Secretaría de Salud, Hospital General Rubén Leñero, Santo Tomás, Miguel Hidalgo 11340, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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- Secretaría de Salud, Hospital General Rubén Leñero, Santo Tomás, Miguel Hidalgo 11340, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Secretaría de Salud, Hospital General Rubén Leñero, Santo Tomás, Miguel Hidalgo 11340, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Secretaría de Salud, Hospital General Rubén Leñero, Santo Tomás, Miguel Hidalgo 11340, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán 04510, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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Ventura R, Saldanha O, Gomes B, Nogueira C. A Systematic Approach for 3D Abdominal Lipodefinition. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024; 48:1386-1394. [PMID: 37932505 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-023-03669-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND 3D abdominal lipodefinition is a tool to eliminate localized fat and to enhance muscular definition. The aim of this article is to describe the standardization of defining the abdomen through 3D abdominal lipodefinition, taking into consideration the fat percentage to make the technique happen in a way the results turn out completely natural. METHODS A retrospective study of patients who underwent 3D abdominal lipodefinition by one of the authors (R.V). Patient selection criteria, preoperative markings and technique according to fat percentage, postoperative care, outcomes and complications are described. RESULTS A total of 285 patients underwent 3D abdominal lipodefinition. The average age was of 33 years (18-45 years). One hundred and fifty (52.63%) of the patients had a fat percentage between 25 and 30%, 92 (32.28%) of the patients had 21-24%, and 43 (15.09%) of the patients had a fat percentage lower than 20%. The average fat volume extracted was of 1600 mL with a minimum of 800 mL and a maximum of 2000 mL. The average surgery time was of 100 min (84-118 min). Twenty-seven (9.47%) complications were observed, 15 (5.26%) had seromas and 7 (2.46%) developed hyperpigmentation on the negative areas. Asymmetries were observed in three patients (1.05%). CONCLUSIONS The standardization of the 3D abdominal lipodefinition technique is a systematic surgical approach associated to a classification dependent on the fat percentage of the patient and their physical build, that allows for results that are natural, according to each patient, reproducible and with a low complication index. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Ricardo Ventura
- Sculptor: State of the art clinic, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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- Serviço de Cirurgia Plastica Osvaldo Saldanha, Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Centro de Cirurgia Plástica, Vitoria, Espirito Santo, Brazil
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- Serviço de Cirurgia Plastica Osvaldo Saldanha, Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Lv Q, Gu Y, Sun X, Yang M, Li J, Xin M, Han X, Ma G. Aesthetic Improvement of Body Proportion Through Trunk Liposculpture: A Waistline-based Strategy. Aesthet Surg J 2024; 44:NP246-NP253. [PMID: 38048421 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjad361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Abdominal contouring through liposuction has been practiced for decades. However, few studies have focused on describing the definition and enhancement of the waistline in torso contouring procedures. OBJECTIVES In the present study, the authors proposed a waistline-based strategy for abdominal liposculpture to achieve a better aesthetic outcome and emphasize high overall patient satisfaction. METHODS The data of patients who underwent the waistline-based liposculpture procedure from 2020 to 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. Aesthetic improvement of the central trunk contour was evaluated and analyzed by comparing preoperative and postoperative photogrammetric measurements. Satisfaction with the outcome was assessed with a patient satisfaction questionnaire. RESULTS A total of 70 patients were enrolled in this study. During 6 months of postoperative evaluation, the shape of the central trunk contour improved significantly (both waist concavity and hip convexity increased quantitatively, P < .05), while the position of the waist did not differ significantly postoperatively (P > .05). All patients were satisfied with their postoperative outcomes, including their overall aesthetic appearance, waistline position, and waist-to-hip ratio. There were no intraoperative complications or rare postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS Waistline-based liposculpture is a simple and effective procedure to improve the aesthetic outcomes of trunk contouring and has highly satisfactory results after long-term follow-up. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 5
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Tettamanzi M, Sanna C, Liperi C, Manconi A, Trignano C, Rubino C, Trignano E. Outcomes of Abdominoplasty in Tumescent Local Anesthesia Combined with Subdural Anesthesia. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024; 48:361-368. [PMID: 38129353 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-023-03795-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Abdominoplasty is a common surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia, and although the use of TLA combined with subdural anesthesia has never been reported in abdominoplasty, it offers several benefits such as safe and effective local anesthesia and vasoconstriction. We outline our experience with the TLA technique for primary abdominoplasty over the last 7 years. METHODS From 2014 to 2021, TLA and subdural anesthesia have been used in primary abdominoplasty surgeries for 106 patients. The TLA solution consisted of 25 mL of 2% lidocaine, 8 mEq of sodium bicarbonate, and 1 mL of epinephrine (1 mg/1 mL) diluted in 1000 mL of 0.9% saline solution. The solution was then injected with a 2-mm cannula into the subcutaneous adipose tissue in the suprafascial plane. The subdural anesthesia was performed at intervertebral level L1-L2 using Ropivacaine 15/18 mg in 4 ml. RESULTS Patients aged from 32 to 75 years. The amount of tumescent solution infiltrated ranged between 500 and 1000 mL. Mean surgery time was 70 minutes, and recovery room time averaged at 240 minutes. Major complications related to the surgery were observed in 12.26% of patients, including eight hematomas and five seromas. Two patients experienced wound dehiscence, and no dystrophic scar formation was observed. Eventually, there was no need for a conversion to general anesthesia. CONCLUSIONS Tumescent local anesthesia combined with subdural anesthesia is a highly effective and safe method for performing abdominoplasty. This technique has proven to be an excellent choice for primary abdominoplasty, providing significant benefits to patients and surgeons alike due to its safe administration, precise pain management during and after surgery, and minimal postoperative side effects. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Matilde Tettamanzi
- Plastic Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, AOU Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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Wirth P, Afifi AM. Indications of Oblique Flankplasty. Clin Plast Surg 2024; 51:111-117. [PMID: 37945067 DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2023.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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The oblique flankplasty is an important alternative in truncal body contouring surgery. Because of the proximity and direction of the incision, it is effective in narrowing the waist and addressing the challenging flank area. There are pros and cons to the technique, specifically when compared with a lower body lift, and these should be carefully considered for each patient.
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- Peter Wirth
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, G5/352 Clinical Science Center, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, G5/352 Clinical Science Center, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792, USA; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, G5/356 Clinical Science Center, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792, USA.
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Stein MJ, Weissman JP, Harrast J, Rubin JP, Gosain AK, Matarasso A. Clinical Practice Patterns in Abdominoplasty: 16-Year Analysis of Continuous Certification Data from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg 2024; 153:66-74. [PMID: 37010463 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The authors evaluated trends in practice patterns for abdominoplasty based on a 16-year review of tracer data collected by the American Board of Plastic Surgery as part of the continuous certification process. METHODS To facilitate comparison of an equal number of patients over time, tracer data from 2005 to 2021 were split into an early cohort (EC) (from 2005 to 2014) and a recent cohort (RC) (from 2015 to 2021). Fisher exact tests and two-sample t tests were used to compare patient demographics, surgical techniques, and complication rates. RESULTS Data from 8990 abdominoplasties (EC, n = 4740; RC, n = 4250) were analyzed. RC abdominoplasties report a lower rate of complications (RC, 19%; EC, 22%; P < 0.001) and a lower rate of revision surgery (RC 8%; EC, 10%; P < 0.001). This has occurred despite the increased use of abdominal flap liposuction (RC, 25%; EC, 18%; P < 0.001). There has been a decline in the use of wide undermining (81% versus 75%; P < 0.001), vertical plication of the abdomen (89% versus 86%; P < 0.001), and surgical drains (93% versus 89%; P < 0.001). Abdominoplasty surgery is increasingly performed in an outpatient setting, with increased use of chemoprophylaxis for thrombosis prevention. CONCLUSIONS Analysis of these American Board of Plastic Surgery tracer data highlights important trends in clinical practice over the past 16 years. Abdominoplasty continues to be a safe and effective procedure with similar complication and revision rates over the 16-year period.
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- Michael J Stein
- From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg, School of Medicine
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg, School of Medicine
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
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- From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital
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Hurwitz DJ, Kruchevsky D. Maximizing the TULUA Abdominoplasty with Oblique Flankplasty. Clin Plast Surg 2024; 51:71-80. [PMID: 37945078 DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2023.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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TULUA is an effective non-undermined lipoabdominoplasty with a low transverse wide plication of the rectus fascia that allows aggressive liposuction. For an esthetic 360° torso reshaping, oblique flankplasty, also without undermining, is added to correct sagging flanks, raise the lateral buttocks and thighs, and transversely tighten the abdomen. The indications, limitations, technique, and postoperative care are presented.
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- Dennis J Hurwitz
- Hurwitz Center for Plastic Surgery; University of Pittsburgh, 3109 Forbes Avenue #500, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
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Çelik V, Tuluy Y, Sır E. Modified Diamond-Shaped Umbilicoplasty in Abdominoplasty. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023; 47:1911-1919. [PMID: 36856779 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-023-03303-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim in umbilicoplasty is to obtain a scar that is less visible, the appropriate navel shape and depth. In our study, we aimed to achieve a more natural and younger appearance of the navel which significantly affects the aesthetic result after abdominoplasty. Modification of diamond-shaped umbilicoplasty technique and clinical results were evaluated. PATIENTS AND METHODS Fifty-three patients were included in the study. Modified diamond-shaped umbilicoplasty was performed in 21 patients, and diamond-shaped umbilicoplasty was performed in 32 patients. Demographic data, complications, revision surgery, and follow-up periods of the patients were reviewed retrospectively. Different from the standard technique, we deepithelialized the diamond-shaped skin over the abdomen flap and designed four triangular flaps. Then, the navel was inset over these four flaps. RESULTS Forty-six (86.8%) of the patients were females and 7 (13.2%) were males, with a mean age of 39.49 ± 9.18 years, ranging from 22 to 57 years. Complications were occurred in 9 patients in total. There was no difference between groups in complication rates. The mean VAS value of the patients in the MDSU group was 9.48 ± 0.75, it was 8.28 ± 0.99 in the DSU group, and the difference was statistically significant (p:0.001). The mean age of the MDSU group was found to be significantly higher than the DSU group (p:0.008). The BMI of the MDSU group was found to be significantly higher between two groups (p:0.009). DISCUSSION In our study, there was no difference between the complication rates of the two techniques. Therefore, MDSU is a reliable technique. High VAS score of the patients of MDSU was statistically significant. This shows that this modification provides good aesthetic results. CONCLUSION Modified diamond-shaped umbilicoplasty is easy to perform and provides better aesthetic results. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Vasfi Çelik
- Op Dr Vasfi Çelik Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Manisa Turgutlu State Hospital, 45000, Turgutlu, Manisa, Turkey.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, İzmir Kavram Vocational School, İzmir, Turkey
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McCarty JC, Lorenzi-Mendez R, Fruge S, Hamaguchi R, Colwell AS. Does Concomitant Umbilical Hernia Repair Increase the Risk of Complications in Abdominoplasty? A Propensity Score Matched Analysis. Aesthet Surg J 2023; 43:986-993. [PMID: 37265092 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjad174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients seeking cosmetic abdominoplasty often have umbilical hernias. Optimal management and safety of concomitant umbilical hernia repair with abdominoplasty is not well described. OBJECTIVES The goal of this study was to compare complication rates following abdominoplasty with or without umbilical hernia repair. METHODS A retrospective propensity score matched cohort study of patients who underwent an abdominoplasty at Massachusetts General Hospital was performed. Direct umbilical hernia repair was performed by making a fascial slit inferior or superior to the umbilical stalk. The fascial edges were approximated with up to three 0-Ethibond sutures (Ethicon, Raritan, NJ) from the preperitoneal or peritoneal space. Propensity score matching was used to adjust for confounding variables. RESULTS The authors identified 231 patients with a mean [standard deviation] age of 46.7 [9.7] years and a mean BMI of 25.9 [4.4] kg/m2. Nine (3.9%) had diabetes, 8 (3.5%) were active smokers, and the median number of previous pregnancies was 2. In total, 223 (96%) had a traditional abdominoplasty, whereas 8 (3.5%) underwent a fleur-de-lys approach. Liposuction was performed on 90%, and 45.4% underwent simultaneous breast or body contouring surgery. The overall complication rate was 6.9%. Propensity scores matched 61 pairs in each group (n = 122) with closely aligned covariates. There was no significant difference in total complication rates between abdominoplasty alone vs abdominoplasty with hernia repair. There were no cases of skin necrosis or umbilical necrosis in either group. CONCLUSIONS Performing umbilical hernia repair with abdominoplasty is safe when utilizing the technique reported in this series. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3
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Swanson E. Clinical Evaluation of 310 Abdominoplasties and Measurement of Scar Level. Ann Plast Surg 2023; 91:14-27. [PMID: 37157139 PMCID: PMC10373855 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Most published studies on abdominoplasty focus on methods to reduce the risk of seromas. These methods include limited dissection (lipoabdominoplasty), quilting sutures, and preservation of the Scarpa fascia. Quantitative evaluation of the aesthetic result has been lacking. METHODS A retrospective study was undertaken of all patients undergoing abdominoplasty in the author's practice from 2016 to 2022. A full abdominoplasty was performed, usually with liposuction (87%). All patients were treated under total intravenous anesthesia without paralysis or prone positioning. A single closed suction drain was removed 3 or 4 days after surgery. All procedures were performed as outpatients. Ultrasound surveillance was used to detect any deep venous thromboses. No patient received chemoprophylaxis. The operating table was flexed, often to 90°. Deep fascial anchoring sutures were used to attach the Scarpa fascia of the flap to the deep muscle fascia. Measurements of the scar level were made at intervals after surgery up to 1 year. RESULTS Three hundred ten patients were evaluated, including 300 women. The mean follow-up time was 1 year. The overall complication rate, which included minor scar deformities, was 35.8%. Five deep venous thromboses were detected. There were no hematomas. Fifteen patients (4.8%) developed seromas that were successfully treated by aspiration. The mean vertical scar level 1 month after surgery was 9.9 cm (range, 6.1-12.9 cm). There was no significant change in scar level at subsequent follow-up times up to 1 year. By comparison, the scar level in published studies ranged from 8.6 to 14.1 cm. DISCUSSION Avoidance of electrodissection reduces tissue trauma that causes seromas. Flexed patient positioning during surgery and deep fascial anchoring sutures are effective in keeping the scar low. By avoiding chemoprophylaxis, hematomas can be avoided. Limiting the dissection (lipoabdominoplasty), preserving the Scarpa fascia, and adding quilting (progressive tension) sutures are unnecessary. CONCLUSIONS Total intravenous anesthesia offers important safety advantages. Avoiding electrodissection is effective in keeping seroma rates at a tolerable level (5%), and the scar low and more easily concealed. Alternative methods present disadvantages that may contribute to a suboptimal aesthetic result and require additional operating time.
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- Eric Swanson
- Dr Swanson is a plastic surgeon in private practice in Leawood, KS
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Gentile P. Lipo-mini-abdominoplasty combined with fat grafting: A personal retrospective case series study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 78:68-70. [PMID: 36822108 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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- Pietro Gentile
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgical Science, "Tor Vergata" University, Rome 00133, Italy; Academy of International Regenerative Medicine & Surgery Societies (AIRMESS), 1201 Geneva, Switzerland.
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Development and Initial Validation of a Novel Professional Aesthetic Scale for the Female Abdomen. Plast Reconstr Surg 2022; 150:546e-556e. [PMID: 35759631 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND A growing body of literature aims to describe abdominal aesthetic goals in order to tailor surgical and non-surgical treatment options to meet patient goals. We aimed to integrate lay-person perceptions into the design of a novel professional aesthetic scale for the abdomen. METHODS An iterative process of expert consensus was used to choose 5 domains -1) abdominal muscle lines, 2) abdominal shape, 3) scar, 4) skin, and 5) umbilicus. A survey was developed to measure global and domain-specific aesthetic preferences on 5 abdomens. This was distributed through Amazon Mechanical Turk to 340 respondents. Principal component analysis was used to integrate survey data into weights for each of the scale's sub-questions. Attending plastic surgeons then rated abdomens using the final scale, and reliability and validity were calculated. RESULTS The final scale included eleven sub-questions - hourglass shape, bulges, hernia, infraumbilical skin, supraumbilical skin, umbilicus shape, umbilicus medialization position, umbilicus height position, semilunar lines, central midline depression, scar - within the 5 domains. Central midline depression held the highest weight (16.1%) when correlated to global aesthetic rating, followed by semilunar lines (15.8%) and infraumbilical skin (11.8%). The final scale demonstrated strong validity (Pearson r=0.99) and was rated as easy to use by 7 attending plastic surgeons. CONCLUSION The final scale is the first published professional aesthetic scale for the abdomen that aims to integrate lay-person opinion. In addition, this analysis and survey data provide insights into the importance of eleven components in overall aesthetic appeal of the abdomen.
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Changes in the Pattern of Superficial Lymphatic Drainage of the Abdomen after Abdominoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg 2022; 149:1106e-1113e. [PMID: 35383695 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The changes in the pattern of lymphatic drainage of the superficial abdominal wall after abdominoplasty are still unknown. These changes may increase the risk of numerous complications, including seroma formation. Depending on the alterations, the manual lymphatic drainage technique should be modified in postoperative patients. The aim of this study was to map the pattern of lymphatic drainage of the superficial infraumbilical abdominal wall after abdominoplasty. METHODS Twenty women with indications for abdominoplasty were selected in the Plastic Surgery Division of the Federal University of São Paulo. Intradermal lymphoscintigraphy with dextran 500-99m-technetium was performed in 20 female patients in the preoperative phase and 1 and 6 months after abdominoplasty to evaluate superficial lymphatic drainage of the abdominal wall. RESULTS Before surgery, all patients presented with abdominal lymphatic drainage toward the inguinal lymph nodes. One and 6 months after abdominoplasty, only 15 percent exhibited the same drainage pathway. Drainage toward the axillary lymph node chain occurred in 65 percent of the patients, 10 percent displayed a drainage pathway toward both the axillary and inguinal lymph nodes, and lymphatic drainage was indeterminate in 10 percent of the cases. CONCLUSIONS A significant change in lymphatic drainage pathway occurred in the infraumbilical region after abdominoplasty. The axillary drainage path was predominant after the operation, in contrast to the inguinal path observed in the preoperative period. However, 35 percent of cases exhibited alternative drainage. No significant changes were documented between 1 and 6 months postoperatively. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, IV.
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Mastopexy and Abdominal Skin Excision with Liposuction. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2022; 10:e4343. [PMID: 35620499 PMCID: PMC9126523 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000004343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Stein MJ, Matarasso A. The Male Abdominoplasty. Clin Plast Surg 2022; 49:285-291. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2022.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Vinnik YS, Pakhomova RA, Kochetova LV, Babadzhanyan AM, Fedotov IA, Sindeeva LV. CURRENT PRINCIPLES OF TREATING ABDOMINAL COMPLICATIONS. SURGICAL PRACTICE 2022. [DOI: 10.38181/2223-2427-2022-1-27-32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Abdominal plastic is one of the most common operations in the field of plastic surgery. The main goal of abdominal plastic is to improve the body contours in the area of the anterior abdominal wall, by excising excessive skin and fat tissues, suturing diastasis of the direct abdominal muscles. Although abdominal plastic is considered a safe surgery with a high level of positive outcomes, there are still various kinds of complications, the treatment of which requires the use of modern methods. The work is based on the analysis of literature data on abdominal plastic and analysis of the postoperative period of 172 patients operated on in plastic surgery clinics in Krasnoyarsk from 2017 to 2020. Statistical data on abdominal plastic prevalence among aesthetic procedures were analyzed. Based on the identified data, it is shown that various types of abdominal plastic are quite in demand, which dictates the need to study possible complications after surgery, and modern methods of treating complications. The article analyzes common types of complications after abdominal plastics and describes the algorithms for treating these complications. A comparative analysis of the incidence of complications in plastic surgery clinics in Krasnoyarsk was carried out with data from European plastic surgery clinics. Complications after abdominal plastic vary in severity and in the effect they have on aesthetic outcomes. Most complications can be treated in an outpatient setting, following modern standards, with satisfactory results.
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- Yu. S. Vinnik
- Professor V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University
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- Private Institution – educational Organization of higher Education University REAVIZ
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- Professor V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University
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- Clinical Hospital «Russian Railways-Medicine» in Krasnoyarsk
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- Professor V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University
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Villegas-Alzate F, Caycedo-García DJ, Malaver-Acero R, Hidalgo-Ibarra SA, Cardona VA, Villegas-Mesa JD. TULUA: Effects of Flap Undermining and Type of Wall Plicature in a Rat Model Abdominoplasty. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022; 46:456-467. [PMID: 34424368 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-021-02501-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND TULUA, a transverse plication lipoabdominoplasty, which excludes elevation of the supraumbilical flap and includes a skin graft neoumbilicoplasty, claims greater safety and better results. An animal study was designed to compare it, with two current techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three matched groups of 12 rats had combined liposuction and abdominoplasty. Liposuction was extensive and unrestricted. Groups 1 and 2 had vertical plication and transposition umbilicoplasty, and group 3 had transverse plication and neoumbilicoplasty. Flap elevation in the epigastrium was wide to costal margins in group 1, limited to a tunnel in group 2, and no dissection in group 3. The animals were observed for 21 days and then euthanized. Intraoperative, postoperative, and postmortem variables and findings were measured and analyzed to find differences between groups. RESULTS Transverse lipoabdominoplasty demonstrated a wider wall plication area, as well as a decrease in tension to close the wound, causing the horizontal scar to remain in a low position. In vertical plication lipoabdominoplasty groups, flap necrosis and seromas were more frequent, and the umbilical position descended due to secondary healing and scar contraction. The scar's scores were better in the transverse group and were confirmed when evaluated by external observers.In postmortem examination, horizontal plication presented less widening; perforator vessels were preserved when surgical undermining of the upper abdomen was not performed, and there were fewer seromas. CONCLUSION In a rat model, TULUA demonstrates superior results and a decrease in complications when compared to lipoabdominoplasties with vertical plication and wide or tunneled dissection in the upper abdomen. NO LEVEL ASSIGNED This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Francisco Villegas-Alzate
- Departamento de cirugía plástica, Facultad de Salud, Universidad del Valle, Calle 4B N°36-00, Cali, Colombia.
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- Jefe de servicio de cirugía plástica, Universidad del Valle, 3 piso hospital universitario del Valle, Cali, Colombia
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- Facultad de medicina veterinaria y zootecnia, Universidad San Martin Cali Colombia, Carrera 122 #23-395 del, Vía Cali - Puerto Tejada, Cali, Cauca, Colombia
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Calle 78b No 72a-109, Medellín, Colombia
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Wolf Y, Rysin R. The Grip Refinement for Liposuction, in Abdominoplasty Surgery. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022; 46:2070-2073. [PMID: 35006298 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-021-02708-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Yoram Wolf
- Plastic Surgery Unit, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, P.O.B 169, 38100, Hadera, Israel.
- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel.
- Maccabi Sherutei Briut, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Wolf Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, P.O.B 169, 38100, Hadera, Israel
- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
- Wolf Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Averbuch Sagie R, Wiser I, Heller L, Klein D, Hadad E. Pregnancy Reverses Abdominoplasty Aesthetic Outcome: Myth or Misconception? A Cross-Sectional Study. Aesthet Surg J 2022; 42:NP20-NP26. [PMID: 34622279 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjab356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The common recommendation for female abdominoplasty candidates is to conclude family planning before undergoing the procedure. However, no evidence demonstrates a correlation between aesthetic outcome compromise, risk for fetal complications, or risk for maternal complications when abdominoplasty is followed by pregnancy. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate maternal, fetal, and aesthetic outcomes among pregnant females with a history of abdominoplasty. METHODS The authors conducted an online survey among women who became pregnant after having an abdominoplasty. Participants were recruited via social media groups related to abdominoplasty. The survey included demographic-, aesthetic outcome-, and pregnancy-related questions utilizing a score from 1 (no effect) to 10 (worst effect) to assess abdominal aesthetic outcome compromise. RESULTS Thirty-two participants completed the online survey, 15 (46.8%) of which reported their pregnancy was unplanned. Pregnancy-related findings included 5 (15.6%) late premature births (between gestational week 35 and 37), 1 miscarriage, and 1 emergency C-section. Compromised aesthetic outcomes following pregnancy included new abdominal stretch marks (50%, N = 16), widened abdominoplasty scar (28%, N = 9), abdominal skin excess (37.5%, N = 12), and abdominal bulge (25.8%, N = 8). A new hernia was reported by 2 participants (6.3%). The average abdominal aesthetic severity score was 2.7 (range, 1-8), and only 3 scores were above 5 (9.3%). Two women (6.2%) underwent abdominoplasty revision, and 18 (56.2%) stated they would recommend others to undergo abdominoplasty before pregnancy (56.3%). CONCLUSIONS This survey shows there is room to reevaluate whether future pregnancy should be considered a relative contraindication for undergoing abdominoplasty. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4
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- Roni Averbuch Sagie
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shamir Medical Center, Zrifin, Israel
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- Mount Sinai Elmhurst Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shamir Medical Center, Zrifin, Israel
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shamir Medical Center, Zrifin, Israel
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shamir Medical Center, Zrifin, Israel
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Babaitis R, Villegas FJ, Hoyos AE, Perez M, Mogollon IR. TULUA Male High-Definition Abdominoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg 2022; 149:96-104. [PMID: 34936608 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Abdominoplasty is a surgical technique for body contouring that has been shown to improve the patient's quality of life. It has become more common among male patients, so clear differences between procedures for men and women have to be stated. The authors present their experience with high-definition lipoabdominoplasty with transverse plication in men. METHODS Records of male patients undergoing transverse plication full abdominoplasty in addition to high-definition liposculpture were analyzed. A total of 24 consecutive cases were found between January of 2017 and June of 2019. Patient ages ranged from 24 to 60 years. Patients aged 18 years or younger were excluded. Body mass index ranged from 25 to 33 kg/m2. Photographic records were taken before and during follow-up at 2 days and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. RESULTS Male TULUA (transverse plication, no undermining, full liposuction, neoumbilicoplasty, and low transverse abdominal scar) with high-definition lipoabdominoplasty was successfully achieved in 24 cases. No major complications were reported. Six minor complications were reported (25 percent). Rectus abdominis diastases are less common in men compared to women, as pregnancy is the most determining factor in its development. Fat distribution is also a key difference when performing lipoabdominoplasty for the male or the female patient. The authors recommend a transverse plication of the abdominal wall, instead of a vertical one, as flap viability is preserved and enhanced muscular definition can be accomplished. CONCLUSIONS Combining transverse plication with high-definition lipoabdominoplasty (transverse plication, no undermining, full liposuction, neoumbilicoplasty, and low transverse abdominal scar plus high-definition lipoabdominoplasty) is a safe and reproducible technique for the male patient. It offers higher aesthetic results in line with modern beauty ideals. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, IV.
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- Ricardo Babaitis
- From the Universidad de Buenos Aires; Universidad del Valle; and Total Definer Research Group
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- From the Universidad de Buenos Aires; Universidad del Valle; and Total Definer Research Group
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- From the Universidad de Buenos Aires; Universidad del Valle; and Total Definer Research Group
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- From the Universidad de Buenos Aires; Universidad del Valle; and Total Definer Research Group
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- From the Universidad de Buenos Aires; Universidad del Valle; and Total Definer Research Group
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Aesthetic and Functional Abdominoplasty: Anatomical and Clinical Classification based on a 12-year Retrospective Study. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2021; 9:e3936. [PMID: 34938642 PMCID: PMC8687729 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Abdomen reshaping is a common plastic surgery procedure, and numerous surgical techniques have been described in the scientific literature. To standardize surgical approach, we propose our protocol that correlates patients' anatomy with the type of procedure performed. Methods Between 2008 and 2020, we retrospectively analyzed 582 consecutive female patients who underwent abdomen reshaping procedures, assessing anatomical features, complication rate, patient satisfaction, and surgical result, comparing them with previous reports in the literature. Aesthetic outcomes were evaluated with VAS scale (0-10). Results Among the 582 patients recruited in the study, we performed 74 liposuctions as a single procedure, 62 mini-abdominoplasties, 28 T-inverted abdominoplasties, and 418 full-abdominoplasties. Aesthetic outcome evaluation reported a mean value of 8.2 from patients and 7.8 from surgeons. We experienced four early postoperative bleedings requiring hemostasis revision, 18 wound dehiscences, five seromas, and 24 re-interventions for aesthetic issues. We found no differences in the complication rate while comparing our data with previous reports in the literature. Conclusions Our protocol and surgical technique have proved to be effective, safe, and reproducible, with high patient and surgeon satisfaction, low complication rate, and fast recovery time.
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Abdominoplasty Skin-Based Dressing for Deep Wound Treatment-Evaluation of Different Methods of Preparation on Therapeutic Potential. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13122118. [PMID: 34959399 PMCID: PMC8708629 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13122118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The management of hard-to-heal wounds is a significant clinical challenge. Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) have been successfully introduced to enhance the healing process. Here, we aimed to develop protocol for the preparation of novel ADMs from abdominoplasty skin. We used three different decellularization protocols for skin processing, namely, 1M NaCl and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS, in ADM1); 2M NaCl and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS, in ADM1); and a combination of recombinant trypsin and Triton X-100 (in hADM 3). We assessed the effectiveness of decellularization and ADM's structure by using histochemical and immunochemical staining. In addition, we evaluated the therapeutic potential of novel ADMs in a murine model of wound healing. Furthermore, targeted transcriptomic profiling of genes associated with wound healing was performed. First, we found that all three proposed methods of decellularization effectively removed cellular components from abdominoplasty skin. We showed, however, significant differences in the presence of class I human leukocyte antigen (HLA class I ABC), Talin 1/2, and chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan (NG2). In addition, we found that protocols, when utilized differentially, influenced the preservation of types I, III, IV, and VII collagens. Finally, we showed that abdominoplasty skin-derived ADMs might serve as an effective and safe option for deep wound treatment. More importantly, our novel dressing (ADM1) improves the kinetics of wound closure and scar maturation in the proliferative and remodeling phases of wound healing. In conclusion, we developed a protocol for abdominoplasty skin decellularization suitable for the preparation of biological dressings. We showed that different decellularization methods affect the purity, structure, and therapeutic properties of ADMs.
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TULUA Lipoabdominoplasty: Transversal Aponeurotic Plication, No Undermining, and Unrestricted Liposuction. A Multicenter Study of 845 Cases. Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 148:1248-1261. [PMID: 34644270 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND TULUA (transverse plication, no undermining, full liposuction, neoumbilicoplasty, and low transverse abdominal scar) is the acronym for a radically different lipoabdominoplasty, intended to add simplicity, improve vascular safety, and attain good results. Modifications are unrestricted liposuction, no flap detachment, massive transverse infraumbilical plication, umbilicus amputation, neoumbilicoplasty, diminished tension wound closure, and low transverse scar settlement. The objectives of this article are to describe the technique and analyze a multicenter experience. METHODS Sixty-eight plastic surgeons from 10 countries provided data for a retrospective review of 845 patients. Aesthetic results were scored by each surgeon using the Salles scale and analyzed in combination with complications to identify associations between patient and surgery characteristics. RESULTS Of the patients, 95.5 percent were female, 19.7 percent were obese, 35.6 percent had prior scars, 10.4 percent had undergone previous abdominoplasty, 6.5 percent were postbariatric, and 6.6 percent were smokers. One patient had a kidney transplant, and 16.5 percent had comorbidities. Surgery characteristics varied widely, being on average as follows: lipoaspirate, 2967 ml; resection, 1388 g; and surgical time, 3.9 hours; 46.5 percent were not hospitalized. Averaged results were 8.68 of 10 points, besides adequate positioning and proportion of scar and umbilicus, without epigastric compensatory bulging (4.97 of 6 points). Overall complications were 16.2 percent, mostly seroma (8.8 percent); vascular-related complications (i.e., necrosis, wound dehiscence, and infection) constituted 2.7 percent. There were no fatalities. The logistic regression model demonstrated that smoking and obesity duplicate the risk of complications; if age older than 60 years is added, the risk of complication increases seven to nine times. Reported indications were multiple; however, pathologic diastasis was excluded. CONCLUSION TULUA lipoabdominoplasty is a new reproducible procedure with good quantified results and an acceptable complication rate. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, IV.
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Radunz S, Salem H, Houben P, Pascher A, Büsing M, Utech M. LigaSure Impact™ reduces complications after abdominoplasty in weight loss patients. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 407:321-326. [PMID: 34463791 PMCID: PMC8847208 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02299-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Bariatric surgery is on the rise worldwide. With the desired weight loss after bariatric surgery, patients frequently develop massive skin flaps resulting in the need of abdominoplasty. In these patients, this surgical technique is frequently associated with perioperative complications. Strategies to minimize complications are sought after. The objective of our study was to compare two different dissection techniques and their impact on postoperative outcome. METHODS We included 66 patients in our study who underwent abdominoplasty after massive weight loss following bariatric surgery. In group 1, abdominoplasty was performed using the conventional technique of diathermia (n = 20). In group 2, abdominoplasty was performed using LigaSure Impact™ (n = 46). The duration of the surgical procedure and perioperative complications were recorded as primary endpoints. Secondary endpoints were length of hospital stay and assessment of additional risk factors. RESULTS Baseline characteristics were comparable between groups. The duration of surgery was significantly shorter in group 2. Postoperative complications were significantly less frequent in group 2 (p = 0.0035). Additional risk factors, e.g., smoking and diabetes mellitus, were not associated with increased rates of perioperative complications. CONCLUSIONS The choice of technical device for dissection in abdominoplasty alone will not guarantee minimized complication rates. Yet, the utilization of LigaSure Impact™ in refined surgical techniques may facilitate reduced rates of complications, especially wound infections, and a shortened duration of surgery.
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- Sonia Radunz
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Bariatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Knappschaftskrankenhaus Recklinghausen, Recklinghausen, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bergmannsheil-Buer, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
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Abdelhalim NM, Samhan AF. Influences of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Therapy on Edema and Postoperative Patient's Satisfaction After Lipoabdominoplasty. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021; 45:1667-1674. [PMID: 33837458 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-021-02272-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lipoabdominoplasty (LABP) is a frequently performed surgical procedure in the field of plastic surgery that often requires physical therapy in order to minimize postoperative complications, augment the postoperative outcomes, and enhance recovery. Intermittent pneumatic compression therapy (IPCT) is a physical therapy modality that may be used in the management of LABP population. This study aimed to assess the influences of intermittent pneumatic compression therapy on the resolution of edema and improvement in postoperative patient satisfaction following LABP. METHODS Forty-three females, aged 35-55 years, who underwent LABP, were involved in this prospective randomized study. They were divided into two groups: group A wherein 22 patients wore a compression garment (CG) for 24 h, through 4 weeks; group B wherein 21 patients wore CG besides the application of IPCT for 45 min, 3 times a week, for 4 weeks. The abdominal circumferences were measured at three positions: 3 cm above the umbilicus, at the umbilicus, and 3 cm below the umbilicus. Additionally, patient satisfaction rate was assessed by visual analog scale (VAS; in mm). All patients were assessed three times (Initial Assessment, During Assessment, and Final Assessment). RESULTS With reference to the abdominal circumferences at three levels and VAS satisfactory scores, there were statistically significant differences between both groups in Final Assessment (p < .04) in favor of group B. CONCLUSION Application of IPCT while wearing CG was superior as compared to CG alone in reducing the abdominal edema and improving postoperative patient satisfaction following LABP. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Nermeen Mohamed Abdelhalim
- Department of Physical Therapy, New Kasr El-Aini Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, New Kasr El-Aini Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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Sutcu M, Keskin M, Karacaoglan N. "Abdominoplasty with "En block" removal of the skin island: a safe and fast approach". J Plast Surg Hand Surg 2021; 56:160-166. [PMID: 34323657 DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2021.1953040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The aim of abdominoplasty is to restore a normal abdominal contour, with minimal signs of the surgery. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility, safety, and advantages of en block removal of a skin island before upper abdominal dissection during abdominoplasty. Five hundred-forty female patients who underwent abdominoplasties between January 2004 and December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. In these cases, the planned skin resection was initially made en block, as done with an elliptic skin excision. In this way, symmetric skin removal is achieved. After the removal of this skin, epigastric skin undermining was easily achieved. The mean age of the patients was 41.4 y, and the mean body mass of index was 27.3 kg/m2. The mean operative time for abdominoplasty only was 98 min. Eight patients had minor skin problems, 22 patients needed aspiration for seroma formation, and 7 patients needed scar revision surgery. There was only one hematoma postoperatively. The final position of the scar from the upper vulvar commissure was 8.9 cm. The results obtained were comparable to those of classical abdominoplasty, suggesting that en block removal of the skin before upper flap dissection is a safe maneuver. En block removal of skin island at the start of the surgery has the added advantage of a reduced operative time and acceptable aesthetic outcome, without an increase in complication rates. In cases of planned abdominoplasties, we suggest that removal of the abdominal skin at the beginning of the operation is a safe and feasible procedure.Abbreviation: PDS: polydioxanone.
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- Mustafa Sutcu
- Department of Plastic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Plastic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Plastic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Kream E, Boen M, Fabi SG, Goldman MP. Nonsurgical Postpartum Abdominal Rejuvenation: A Review and Our Experience. Dermatol Surg 2021; 47:768-774. [PMID: 33867470 DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000003003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND A significant population of aesthetic patients are postpartum women motivated to achieve a more youthful abdomen. Although traditionally, abdominoplasty was the treatment of choice, minimally invasive procedures have grown in popularity because of minimal downtime and the favorable side effect profile. so many women share concerns regarding their postpartum abdominal appearance, a limited number of studies focus specifically on postpartum abdominal rejuvenation. OBJECTIVE To review pertinent aspects of abdominal anatomy, associated changes with pregnancy, available nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, and to provide our experience to help guide treatment combinations which comprehensively address the concerns of the postpartum patient. MATERIALS AND METHODS A review of the literature surrounding nonsurgical treatment options for postpartum abdominal lipohypertrophy, muscle changes, tissue laxity, and striae gravidarum, along with the authors' experience in this area are provided. CONCLUSION This review summarizes available nonsurgical modalities to address postpartum abdominal defects, including procedures that tone muscles, reduce fat, tighten skin, and improve the appearance of striae. Both the published literature and the authors' experience favor a combination of treatments to address the various lamellae affected by pregnancy. Further clinical trials focusing on the postpartum patient would further help create a standardized approach for postpartum abdominal rejuvenation.
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- Elizabeth Kream
- Department of Dermatology, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, A West Dermatology Company, San Diego, California
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- Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, A West Dermatology Company, San Diego, California
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- Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, A West Dermatology Company, San Diego, California
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Villegas F. TULUA Lipoabdominoplasty: No Supraumbilical Elevation Combined With Transverse Infraumbilical Plication, Video Description, and Experience With 164 Patients. Aesthet Surg J 2021; 41:577-594. [PMID: 32598471 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjaa183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND TULUA (transverse plication, undermining halted at umbilicus, liposuction [without restrictions], umbilicoplasty with a skin graft, and abdominoplasty with low transverse scar localization) is a fundamentally different lipoabdominoplasty technique intended to reduce the risk of vascular compromise, correct wall laxity through a unique plication, allow freedom in choosing the umbilical position, reduce tension on closure, and keep the final scar low. OBJECTIVES The objectives of this article were to describe the TULUA technique and its variations, delineate the indications and contraindications, show the expected results, and determine its safety profile. METHODS A series of 164 patients is presented. The technique's basic tenets were (1) infraumbilical wide transverse plication; (2) no undermining above the umbilicus; (3) unrestricted liposuction, including the supraumbilical tissues; (4) umbilical amputation and neoumbilicoplasty in the ideal position with a skin graft; and (5) low transverse scar placement. Complications were recorded and tabulated. Results were evaluated utilizing Salles' and the author's graded scales. RESULTS Scores averaged 9.4 out of 10 on the Salles' scale and 5.6 out of 6 on the author's scale, demonstrating adequate correction of the abdominal contour and the wall and skin laxity, with properly placed scars and umbilici, and without compensatory epigastric bulging. Overall, 20% of the patients experienced a complication: 9.7% experienced a delay in either the healing or graft take of the umbilicus, 0.6% developed skin necrosis, 0.6% experienced a wound dehiscence, 2.4% had an infection, and 4.9% developed a seroma. CONCLUSIONS The TULUA lipoabdominoplasty technique was found to improve abdominal wall laxity and aesthetics to a degree that is similar to traditional abdominoplasty, based on the evaluated parameters. The complications associated with the procedure are within the range of other abdominoplasty techniques, and the technique potentially has a reasonable safety profile with less risk of vascular compromise. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4
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- Francisco Villegas
- Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia
- Unidad Central del Valle, Tuluá, Valle, Colombia
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Ramirez AE, Hsieh TY, Cardenas JP, Lao WW. Abdominoplasty: My Preferred Techniques. Ann Plast Surg 2021; 86:S229-S234. [PMID: 33278073 PMCID: PMC7969168 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Abdominoplasty has been evolving since the 1960s with many technical innovations throughout the years. It has become one of the most frequent and common procedures done in aesthetic plastic surgery, with the ultimate goal of not only to remove the excess tissue in the abdominal area but also to achieve an aesthetic trunk silhouette. OBJECTIVE The prime objective of this article was to describe our preferred approach for a full cosmetic abdominoplasty. METHODS We summarized all the key technical aspects from our shared surgical approach for abdominoplasty. The article describes collective experiences from authors performing the surgery in South America, North America, and Asia. RESULTS The key technical aspects identified were conservative muscle plication, customized excess tissue resection, and ultrasound-assisted liposuction to improve definition in the abdominal lines and body curves, combined with lipofilling. The aesthetic results are presented. CONCLUSIONS Abdominoplasty should be customized to every patient's anatomy and desired cosmetic outcome, taking into consideration all the anatomical areas surrounding the abdominal wall.
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Xeno-free approach for the expansion of human adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells for ocular therapies. Exp Eye Res 2020; 202:108358. [PMID: 33207223 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2020.108358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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To restore corneal transparency and vision loss after an injury on the ocular surface, the use of human stem cells from different origins has been recently proposed. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) seem to be an appropriate adult source of autologous stem cells due to their accessibility, high proliferation rate, and multipotent capacity. In this work, we developed a simple culture system to prepare a graft based on a fibrin membrane seeded with human MSCs. A commercial kit, PRGF Endoret®, was used to prepare both, the growth factors used as culture media supplement and the fibrin membrane grafts. Adipose-derived MSCs (Ad-MSCs) were expanded, characterised by flow cytometry and their multilineage differentiation potential confirmed by inducing adipogenesis, osteogenesis and chondrogenesis. Ad-MSCs seeded on the fibrin membranes were grafted onto athymic mice showing good biocompatibility with no adverse reactions observed during the follow up period. These findings support the assumption that a system in which all the biological components (cells, grow factors and carrier) are autologous, could potentially be used for future ex vivo expansion of Ad-MSCs to treat ocular conditions such as an inflammatory milieu, traumatic scars and loss of the regenerative capacity of the corneal epithelium that compromise the quality of vision.
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O’Kelly N, Nguyen K, Gibstein A, Bradley JP, Tanna N, Matarasso A. Standards and Trends in Lipoabdominoplasty. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2020; 8:e3144. [PMID: 33173672 PMCID: PMC7647643 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lipoabdominoplasty has evolved over the last 6 decades through contributions from numerous luminaries in plastic and reconstructive surgery. METHODS The authors review historical perspective and provide a contemporary examination of trends in lipoabdominoplasty. RESULTS In 1967, Pitanguy popularized abdominoplasty (without liposuction) as a technique for augmenting ventral hernias repairs and subsequently for aesthetic improvement of the abdomen. After the introduction of suction assisted lipectomy by Illouz in 1983, abdominoplasty became a central tool in a diverse armamentarium of anterior and lateral abdominal wall contouring procedures. Liposuction was initially utilized with mini-abdominoplasty in order to improve contour. Subsequently, Matarasso advanced the safe combination of liposuction with full abdominoplasty. Additionally, he systematized the variety of cutaneous undermining, excision, and liposuction procedures utilized in abdominal contouring as indicated by the degree of skin laxity and musculofascial diastasis. Lockwood advocated high lateral tension closure of the superficial fascial system of the abdomen to improve the contour of the hips and flanks. Saldanha advanced selective undermining and anterior abdominal wall perforator preservation to minimize wound healing and seroma complications associated with lipoabdominoplasty procedures. CONCLUSION In abdominal contour surgery, surgeons can rely on classic techniques and algorithms that have withstood the test of time while modifying their approaches with advances backed by compelling and rigorously obtained evidence.
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- Neil O’Kelly
- From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Great Neck, N.Y
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- From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Great Neck, N.Y
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- From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Great Neck, N.Y
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- From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Great Neck, N.Y
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- From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Great Neck, N.Y
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- From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Great Neck, N.Y
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de Vries CE, Klassen AF, Hoogbergen MM, Alderman AK, Pusic AL. Measuring Outcomes in Cosmetic Abdominoplasty. Clin Plast Surg 2020; 47:429-436. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2020.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Fiori F, Ferrara F, Gobatti D, Gentile D, Stella M. Surgical treatment of diastasis recti: the importance of an overall view of the problem. Hernia 2020; 25:871-882. [PMID: 32564225 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-020-02252-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Diastasis recti (DR) is characterized by an alteration of the linea alba with increased inter-recti distance (IRD). It is more frequent in females, and when symptomatic or associated with midline hernia it needs to be surgically repaired. This retrospective study aims to demonstrate how an overall approach to DR leads to good results in terms of functional and morphological outcomes and quality of life (QoL). METHODS From January 2018 to December 2019, 94 patients were operated for DR > 50 mm, with or without midline hernias. Three different surgical approaches were used: complete laparoabdominoplasty, laparominiabdominoplasty and minimally invasive (endoscopic) technique. QoL was assessed with the EuraHS-QoL tool. RESULTS All patients were female except two males. We performed 26 endoscopic treatments (27.7%), 39 laparoabdominoplasties (41.5%) and 29 laparominiabdominoplasties (umbilical float procedure) (30.9%). The total median operative time was 160 min. No intraoperative complications were registered. In three (4.2%) cases, major surgical complications occurred, all after open operations. In 13 open surgery cases, vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy was used to repair the cutaneous ischemic defect. No recurrence was registered to date. Minimally invasive surgery showed fewer complications and lower hospital stay than the open approach. The QoL was significantly improved. CONCLUSION Our experience shows the importance of an overall view of the functional and cosmetic impairment created by DR. The surgeon should obtain an optimal repair of the function, by open or minimally invasive surgery, also considering the morphological aspects, which are very important for the patients in terms of QoL.
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- Federico Fiori
- Unit of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Via Pio II n.3, 20153, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Via Pio II n.3, 20153, Milan, Italy.
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- Unit of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Via Pio II n.3, 20153, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Via Pio II n.3, 20153, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Via Pio II n.3, 20153, Milan, Italy
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Wiser I, Plonski L, Shimon N, Friedman T, Heller L. Surgical Site Infection Risk Factor Analysis in Postbariatric Patients Undergoing Body Contouring Surgery: A Nested Case-Control Study. Ann Plast Surg 2020; 82:493-498. [PMID: 30950874 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000001819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgical site infections (SSIs) following body-contouring plastic surgery pose a significant burden on patients and caregivers, possibly leading to undesired surgical outcomes. Surgical site infection incidence following body-contouring plastic surgery ranges from 2% to 7%, but is estimated much higher among postbariatric massive weight loss (MWL) patients. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate SSI rate, risk and protective factors among postbariatric MWL patients following body-contouring plastic surgery. METHODS This was a nested case-control study of MWL patients who underwent body-contouring plastic surgery at the Department of Plastic Surgery at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, between 2007 and 2014. Data were obtained from medical records. Surgical site infection was defined according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria. Logistic regression was conducted to assess independent risk factors for SSIs. RESULTS From a cohort of 172 patients, 86 were included in the study. Surgical site infection rate was 20% (n = 17). Significant SSI risk factors included lifetime maximal weight and lifetime maximal body mass index (P = 0.039 and P = 0.002, respectively), body mass index loss prior to surgery (P = 0.032), estimated blood loss during surgery (P = 0.002), and gynecomastia repair procedure (P = 0.038). Independent SSI-associated factors included thigh lift procedure (odds ratio, 4.66; 95% confidence interval, 1.13-19.28) and preoperative antimicrobial prophylaxis (odds ratio, 0.04; 95% confidence interval, 0.03-0.61). CONCLUSIONS Although not required by current guidelines for body-contouring plastic surgery, preoperative antimicrobial prophylaxis in our study demonstrated a significant protective effect against SSIs. Further research may reveal its true contribution to SSI prevention in body-contouring plastic surgery.
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, and
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, and
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, and
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, and
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Viaro MSS, Danilla S, Cansanção AL, Viaro PS. Ultra HD Liposuction: Enhancing Abdominal Etching Using Ultrasound-Guided Rectus Abdominis Fat Transfer (UGRAFT). PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2020; 8:e2818. [PMID: 33133894 PMCID: PMC7572093 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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High-definition (HD) liposuction has allowed surgeons to sculpt the abdomen, enhancing abdominal etching. To create a more athletic abdomen, fat grafting has been used subcutaneously, and rectus abdominis fat grafting has been performed in patients undergoing lipoabdominoplasty. With the objective of increasing muscle volume to obtain a natural-looking abdomen in patients who are not suitable for abdominoplasty, we propose the use of ultrasound-guided rectus abdominis fat grafting (UGRAFT) in association with HD liposuction. PATIENTS A prospective study with 10 consecutive patients undergoing UGRAFT was conducted. After HD liposuction, UGRAFT was performed from an incision in the umbilical region, using a blunt 2.5-mm cannula assisted by ultrasound. Fat injection was done closer to the anterior rectus sheath in the lower and middle muscle bellies. RESULTS UGRAFT was performed in 10 patients. The mean age was 34.8 years (range, 24-51 years). The mean body mass index was 23.83 kg/m2 (range, 20.58-28.39 kg/m2). The mean volume of fat injected per "pack" was 34 cm3 (range, 20-40 cm3). UGRAFT added a mean time of 20 minutes (range, 15-30 minutes) to HD liposuction. Comparing the rectus abdominis muscle thickness pre-UGRAFT and post-UGRAFT, average muscle thickness increase was 5.1 mm (55.7% ± 37%), with P < 0.0001. CONCLUSION UGRAFT showed to be helpful for obtaining muscle expansion and a more natural abdominal contour, avoiding that unnatural appearance that HD liposuction may provide in patients who gain weight or have skin laxity.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chile Clinical Hospital, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Universidade Iguaçu (UNIG), Hospital da Plástica, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Reply: Secondary Abdominoplasty: Management of the Umbilicus after Prior Stalk Transection. Plast Reconstr Surg 2020; 145:654e-655e. [PMID: 32097347 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000006582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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A Comparative Trial of Incisional Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy in Abdominoplasty. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2019; 7:e2141. [PMID: 31333924 PMCID: PMC6571337 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The risk for minor local complications for abdominoplasty remains high despite advances in strategies in recent years. The most common complication is the formation of seroma with reported rates ranging from 15% to 40%. The use of incisional negative-pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) on closed surgical sites has been shown to decrease the infection, dehiscence, and seroma rates. Thus, this article aims to determine whether an iNPWT dressing, Prevena Plus, is able to reduce postoperative drainage and seroma formation in patients who undergo abdominoplasty. Sixteen consecutive patients who underwent abdominoplasty by a single surgeon were dressed with standard dressings and iNPWT dressings. Total drain output, day of drain removal, and adverse events were compared between cohorts with a minimum follow-up of 6 months. The iNPWT group demonstrated a significantly less amount of fluid drainage with a mean total fluid output of 370 ± 275 ml compared to 1269 ± 436 ml mean total drainage from controls (P < 0.001). Time before removal of both drains was almost halved in the iNPWT group with an average of 5.3 ± 1.6 days, which was significantly less than the average time of 10.6 ± 2.9 days seen in control patients (P < 0.001). No observed adverse events were recorded in either group. Our findings show that iNPWT for a closed abdominoplasty incision decreases the rate of postoperative fluid accumulation and results in earlier drain removal.
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Russe E, Wechselberger G, Schwaiger K, Heinrich K, Hladik M, Traintinger H. Effects of Preoperative Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Scar Formation-A Pilot Study on 24 Subjects Undergoing Abdominoplasty Surgery. Lasers Surg Med 2019; 52:159-165. [PMID: 31033008 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been demonstrated as a feasible noninvasive method to improve wound healing. This effect was demonstrated to result from increased perfusion and angiogenesis due to systemic growth factor expression. We, therefore, hypothesized that preoperative ESWT reduces scar formation after surgery. METHODS A prospective, controlled pilot study on 24 patients undergoing abdominoplasty was conducted and the efficacy of preoperative unfocused, low energy EWST was evaluated. The right and left half of the operative area were randomly allocated to ESWT or placebo treatment in intrapatient control design. At 6 and 12 weeks after surgery, scar formation was evaluated by 19 different scar parameters included in the patient, observer scar assessment, and the Vancouver scar scale. RESULTS The overall rating of the Vancouver and POSAS scale with Mann-Whitney (MW) analysis revealed a clear trend favoring ESWT. At week 6, 7 of 19 parameters clearly favored ESWT (MW > 0.53). At week 12, 8 of 19 parameters clearly favored ESWT. The largest differences were observed in thickness and overall impression (Vancouver scar scale). CONCLUSIONS ESWT presumably reduces scar formation and postoperative symptoms after abdominoplasty surgery. Further studies are required to confirm ESWT efficacy with statistical significance. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Elisabeth Russe
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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Secondary Abdominoplasty: Management of the Umbilicus after Prior Stalk Transection. Plast Reconstr Surg 2019; 143:729e-733e. [PMID: 30921121 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000005415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Patients with prior umbilical stalk detachment, secondary to limited abdominoplasty or prior umbilical hernia repair, may in the future be candidates for full abdominoplasty. In these patients, a circumferential incision around the umbilicus detaches the remaining cutaneous blood supply, prompting concern for umbilical viability. Minimal literature exists to guide clinical decision-making for these patients. Inquiries were made to Louisiana Society of Plastic Surgery members and the Plastic Surgery Education Network online forum of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Metrics obtained included patient age, sex, nature of primary surgery, time between umbilical stalk detachment and secondary full abdominoplasty, complications, and whether rectus plication was performed at the time of secondary surgery. Eleven physicians provided complete documentation for 18 cases. All patients healed without evidence of umbilical ischemia or necrosis. Average patient age was 40.6 years. Average interval between procedures was 3.6 years. Sixty-seven percent of patients had the umbilicus delayed before the secondary procedure, with the median delay time being 18 days. Rectus fascia was plicated during secondary surgery in 72 percent of patients. This is the first reported series of patients undergoing full abdominoplasty after prior umbilical stalk detachment. It is also the first time the Plastic Surgery Education Network online forum has been used to collect research data, highlighting its potential as a valuable research tool. The data set was obtained from a wide range of practices, which allows for consideration of various technical solutions when this or other diverse clinical scenarios are encountered. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:: Therapeutic, V.
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Papadopulos NA, Meier AC, Henrich G, Herschbach P, Kovacs L, Machens HG, Klöppel M. Aesthetic abdominoplasty has a positive impact on quality of life prospectively. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2018; 72:813-820. [PMID: 30638894 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2018.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2018] [Revised: 12/02/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND In our previous retrospective study, we detected an increased quality of life after aesthetic abdominoplasty. In this survey, we analyzed quality of life, self-esteem, emotional stability, and mental health before and after aesthetic abdominoplasty prospectively. METHODS Twenty-two female patients were surveyed before and six months after their surgeries. The testing instrument consisted of a self-developed indication-specific questionnaire and four standardized tests (Questions on Life Satisfaction plus a specified part body image, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Freiburg Personality Inventory, and Patient Health Questionnaire-4). RESULTS Significantly increased values were found concerning feeling comfortable in swimwear in front of the mirror or the sexual partner and at social or professional activities (each p=0.000). Women had less problems doing sports (p=0.029) and felt more feminine (p=0.012). Sum scores of general life satisfaction (p=0.016) and scores of the items leisure activity (p=0.003), relaxing abilities (p=0.002), and sexuality (p=0.046) showed significant improvements. The body image improved in general (p=0.010) and in particular in the items abdomen, hips, and waist (each p=0.000). Emotional stability increased significantly (p=0.029). We detected a mild mental depression in 27% and a moderate depression in 32% of our patients before surgery. Depressive disorders were significantly reduced (p=0.004) down to mild depression in 18% and moderate depression in 9% of the patients. CONCLUSION Positive results for quality of life shown in the retrospective study were confirmed. Abdominoplasty improves general life satisfaction and satisfaction with health and outer appearance and increases emotional stability. Depressive patients showed a significant improvement after aesthetic abdominoplasty.
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- Nikolaos A Papadopulos
- Department of Plastic Surgery & Hand Surgery University Hospital Rechts der Isar, Munich Technical University, Munich, Germany; Department of Plastic Surgery, Alexandroupoli University Hospital, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupoli, Greece.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery & Hand Surgery University Hospital Rechts der Isar, Munich Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Munich Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Roman Herzog Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Munich Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Plastic Surgery & Hand Surgery University Hospital Rechts der Isar, Munich Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Plastic Surgery & Hand Surgery University Hospital Rechts der Isar, Munich Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine, MediCenter Munich Solln, Munich, Germany
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Jin S, Li F. [Research progress of abdominoplasty]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2018; 32:1611-1614. [PMID: 30569692 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.201805088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Objective To summarize the research progress of abdominoplasty. Methods The literature related to abdominoplasty in recent years was reviewed and the evolution of this surgical method and related surgical techniques were summarized. Results By removing excess skin adipose tissue from abdominal wall and strengthening loosening muscle fascia system, the abdominal wall contour can be improved by abdominoplasty. With the development of liposuction, selective flaps undermining, progressive tension sutures, and Scarpa fascia retention, the trauma and complications of abdominoplasty are significantly reduced, and better aesthetic result is achieved. Conclusion At present, the incidence of abdominoplasty complication is still the highest among cosmetic surgeries, and further exploration is needed to reduce complications and improve aesthetic effects.
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- Shenyang Jin
- The 18th Department of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100144, P.R.China
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- The 18th Department of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100144,
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Min K, Han HH. Treatment of Abdominal Wall Endometriosis Using a Mini-Abdominoplasty Design. ARCHIVES OF AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY 2018. [DOI: 10.14730/aaps.2018.24.3.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Swedenhammar E, Stark B, Hållstrand AH, Ehrström M, Gahm J. Surgical Training and Standardised Management Guidelines Improved the 30-Day Complication Rate After Abdominoplasty for Massive Weight Loss. World J Surg 2018; 42:1647-1654. [PMID: 29185021 PMCID: PMC5934449 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4341-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Background An increasing number of patients need reconstructive surgery after massive weight loss. The hypothesis was that surgical experience together with standardised management guidelines significantly decreases early complication rates after abdominoplasty for massive weight loss. The primary aim was to assess the 30-day complication rate after abdominoplasty following increased surgical training and experience. The secondary aim was to assess whether optimised management guidelines have an impact on the complication rate and patient safety. Methods The outcome of 69 consecutive abdominoplasties operated by surgeons in 2011 (Group A) and 70 consecutive patients operated by plastic surgeons in 2010–2012 (Group B) was compared. Another Group of 70 consecutive patients operated by surgeons in 2013–2014 (Group C) was assessed since standardised guidelines for pre- and post-operative treatments and refinement of surgical technique had been introduced. The same surgeons participated in operations of Groups A and C. χ2-test and Fisher’s exact test were applied to dichotomous data. Logistic regression test and ANOVA were used. Results Group C had more comorbidities and was significantly older. 48 patients in Group A (70%), 31 in Group B (44%) and 13 patients in Group C (19%) had early complications. A significantly decreased rate of complications occurred with improved guidelines and surgical training and experience. (A vs. C p < 0.001 and A vs. B p = 0.008). Conclusions Our results indicate that the rate of early complications after abdominoplasty for massive weight loss can be significantly reduced with improved surgical experience and standardised management guidelines. Registered at Clinical Trial.gov (ID: NCT02679391).
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- E. Swedenhammar
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska vägen, 171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Capio S:t Görans Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska vägen, 171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska vägen, 171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska vägen, 171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
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The Outpatient DIEP: Safety and Viability following a Modified Recovery Protocol. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2018; 6:e1898. [PMID: 30349784 PMCID: PMC6191230 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background Breast reconstruction with autologous tissue is considered the current state-of-the-art choice following mastectomies, and the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is often among the favored techniques. Commonly referred to patients as a combination between a tummy tuck and a breast augmentation, it significantly differs by the required expertise and long hospital stays. We present a series attesting to the feasibility and effectiveness of performing this type of reconstruction in an outpatient setting following our recovery protocol. Methods Patients undergoing DIEP flap breast reconstruction followed a recovery protocol that included intraoperative local anesthesia, microfascial incision technique for DIEP harvest, double venous system drainage technique, rib and chest muscle preservation, and prophylactic anticoagulation agents. Results Fourteen patients totaling 27 flaps underwent breast reconstruction following our protocol. All patients were discharged within the initial 23 hours, and no take-backs, partial, or total flap failures were recorded. A case of abdominal incision breakdown was seen in 1 patient during a postoperative visit, without evidence of frank infection. No further complications were observed in the 12-week average observation period. Conclusion With the proper use of a microfascial incision, complemented by rib sparing and appropriate use of injectable anesthetics, routine breast reconstructions with the DIEP flap can be safely performed in an outpatient setting with discharge in the 23-hour window.
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Usurpation of the role of the plastic surgeon as a public health problem in Mexico: Reflections on a case. Arch Plast Surg 2018; 45:390-392. [PMID: 30037204 PMCID: PMC6062698 DOI: 10.5999/aps.2018.00241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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