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Radical "Fleur-de-Lis" Abdominal after Bariatric Surgery
1Department of Upper GI Surgery and T.P.N., Royal Prince Alfred Medical Centre, Newtown, NSW, 2042 Australia.
Obesity Surgery
|November 1, 1993
Summary
Massive weight loss after bariatric surgery can cause excess skin. A modified "Fleur-de-Lis" abdominoplasty effectively addresses this, offering good cosmetic and functional outcomes with minimal complications.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery Outcomes
- Body Contouring
Background:
- Morbid obesity often necessitates bariatric surgery, leading to significant weight loss.
- Substantial weight reduction can cause severe skin redundancy in the abdomen and trunk.
- Conventional abdominoplasty may not adequately correct deformities post-bariatric surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a radical "Fleur-de-Lis" abdominoplasty.
- To assess cosmetic and functional outcomes in patients with massive weight loss.
- To determine the morbidity associated with this surgical approach.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 45 patients underwent a radical "Fleur-de-Lis" abdominoplasty.
- Surgical technique focused on addressing extensive abdominal and trunk skin laxity.
- Outcomes were assessed based on cosmetic appearance and functional improvement.
Main Results:
- The radical "Fleur-de-Lis" abdominoplasty yielded good cosmetic results.
- Functional improvements were observed in the majority of patients.
- The procedure demonstrated low morbidity rates.
Conclusions:
- A radical "Fleur-de-Lis" abdominoplasty is a viable surgical option for correcting severe skin redundancy after massive weight loss.
- This technique offers satisfactory aesthetic and functional benefits.
- The procedure is associated with a low risk of complications.