High tension abdominoplasty 2.0.
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California-San Francisco, 400 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA. DrR@DrRosenfield.com
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|July 14, 2010
Summary
High lateral tension abdominoplasty offers a superior approach to traditional abdominoplasty by addressing the entire lower trunk. This technique improves aesthetic outcomes and enhances vascular safety for patients seeking body contouring.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Body Contouring
Background:
- Traditional abdominoplasty focuses on central lower abdominal skin excision and fascial plication.
- Limitations include high scars, persistent fat deposits in surrounding areas, and risks of wound complications like necrosis and dehiscence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and describe the High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty technique.
- To demonstrate its advantages over traditional abdominoplasty in treating the lower trunk aesthetic unit.
Main Methods:
- Detailed description of the High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty technique.
- Emphasis on treating the abdomen, pubis, hips, and thighs as a unified aesthetic unit.
- Focus on techniques and tools for safe and consistent application.
Main Results:
- Achieves a more complete treatment of the lower trunk aesthetic unit.
- Offers superior aesthetic results compared to traditional methods.
- Enhances the margin of vascular safety, reducing complication risks.
Conclusions:
- High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty effectively addresses the shortfalls of traditional abdominoplasty.
- This technique provides better aesthetic results and improved patient safety.
- It represents an advanced approach to lower trunk contouring.
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