Abdominoplasty: My Preferred Techniques.

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Aesthetic Surgery

Background:

• Abdominoplasty techniques have evolved significantly since the 1960s.
• It is a common procedure in aesthetic plastic surgery aimed at removing excess abdominal tissue and improving trunk silhouette.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a preferred approach for full cosmetic abdominoplasty.
• To share collective surgical experiences from South America, North America, and Asia.

Main Methods:

• Summarizing key technical aspects of a shared surgical approach.
• Utilizing conservative muscle plication.
• Employing customized excess tissue resection.
• Incorporating ultrasound-assisted liposuction for definition.
• Combining with lipofilling for body contouring.

Main Results:

• Key technical aspects identified include conservative muscle plication, customized tissue resection, and ultrasound-assisted liposuction.
• The technique aims to improve abdominal lines and body curves.
• Aesthetic results were presented.

Conclusions:

• Abdominoplasty must be individualized to each patient's anatomy and aesthetic goals.
• Consideration of all surrounding anatomical areas of the abdominal wall is crucial.