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Knee dermolipectomy: a simple operation with significant functional improvement.

N Bertheuil1, V Huguier, M Beuzeboc

  • 1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Hospital Sud, University of Rennes 1, 16 Boulevard de Bulgarie, 35200, Rennes, France. nbertheuil@gmail.com

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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Plastic surgery can improve walking in obese patients. Knee dermolipectomy corrects excess fat, enhancing quality of life and mobility for those not opting for bariatric surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Obesity Medicine
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Obesity presents significant public health challenges, impacting daily life, quality of life, and mental health.
  • Bariatric surgery is an option for severe obesity, but some patients lack motivation for such procedures.
  • Plastic surgery offers an alternative for managing excess fat in specific areas to improve function and well-being.

Observation:

  • A 68-year-old woman presented with a functional walking disorder due to excess medial knee fat and skin, causing a valgus knee morphotype.
  • The patient underwent a knee dermolipectomy procedure specifically designed for functional improvement.
  • The surgical technique focused on correcting the excess fat in the medial knee region to normalize walking parameters.

Findings:

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  • The knee dermolipectomy procedure resulted in no postoperative complications.
  • Eighteen months post-surgery, the results remain stable, with minimal scarring.
  • The patient experienced correction of genu valgum, an increased walking distance exceeding 1 km, and a 10 kg weight loss.

    • Implications:

    • Knee dermolipectomy is a straightforward surgical intervention for selected obese patients.
    • This procedure demonstrates good outcomes and a low complication rate.
    • Knee dermolipectomy effectively enhances the quality of life for obese individuals by improving functional mobility.