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Full abdominoplasty with circumferential lipoplasty
Cárdenas-Camarena Lázaro1, Laguna-Barraza Victor
1Instituto Jalisciense de Cirugía Reconstructiva in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
|April 4, 2009
Summary
Combining abdominoplasty with circumferential lipoplasty offers safe and effective body contouring. This approach yields pleasing aesthetic results with minimal complications for patients seeking enhanced outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Body Contouring
Background:
- Lipoplasty techniques have influenced abdominoplasty procedures.
- These modifications have improved aesthetic outcomes in abdominoplasty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the combined abdominoplasty and lipoplasty procedure.
- To emphasize methods for reducing complications and optimizing results.
Main Methods:
- 122 women underwent combined abdominoplasty and circumferential lipoplasty (May 2004-Nov 2006).
- Flap undermining was limited to the central abdominal area.
- Circumferential lipoplasty included the back, flanks, and abdominal flap.
Main Results:
- Lipoplasty yielded an average of 5800 mL of aspirate.
- Abdominoplasty flap weight averaged 1050 g.
- No major complications such as necrosis, flap damage, hematoma, or infection were observed.
Conclusions:
- Combined abdominoplasty and circumferential lipoplasty is a safe procedure.
- The technique provides aesthetically pleasing results.
- Minimal complications are associated with this combined approach.
