Applying art and science in lipoabdominoplasty: technical and safety considerations

• 作者: Konstantinos Seretis
• 来源期刊: 整形与美容研究（英文版）
• 年，卷（期）: 2021,（9）
• 所属期刊栏目: Original Article
• 页码范围: 10-18
• 页数: 9页
• 语种: 英文
• DOI: 10.20517/2347-9264.2021.71

摘要

Aim: Abdominoplasty has gained in popularity due to the advances in concepts and techniques. The objective of this article is to present a modern abdominoplasty approach, which combines technical elements and evidence-based medicine, in order to achieve consistent aesthetic outcomes and high patient satisfaction rates while limiting the risk of complications. Methods: A detailed description of the lipoabdominoplasty technique is presented. Liposuction of the trunk is combined with dermolipectomy of the anterior abdomen and rectus abdominis muscle plication in a standardized fashion. Results: In this study, lipoabdominoplasty was performed on 93 patients. The mean hospital stay and time of drain removal were 1.2 and 8.1 days, respectively. The technique was associated with enhanced aesthetic outcomes, in terms of body contouring and definition, high satisfaction rate, and low rate of complications. Minor revisions were performed in 12％ of cases, under local anesthesia. Conclusion: Safe and consistent outcomes can be achieved by a meticulous lipoabdominoplasty technique, based on the accumulated evidence, thorough anatomical and surgical knowledge, and the artistic acumen of a plastic surgeon.