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Multicenter Study
. 2016 Jul;138(1):38e-47e.
doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000002321.

Modified Lipoabdominoplasty: Updating Concepts

Ricardo Cavalcanti Ribeiro  1   2 , Wilson Novaes Matos Jr  1   2 , Pedro Felipe Suárez Cruz  1   2
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Multicenter Study

Modified Lipoabdominoplasty: Updating Concepts

Ricardo Cavalcanti Ribeiro et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Jul.

Abstract

Background: Abdominoplasty is a commonly performed aesthetic surgical procedure worldwide, and one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States. Classic abdominoplasty was merged with liposuction in the past decade to create a new technique-lipoabdominoplasty-that was proven to be safe and effective and that improves body contour. The authors have been using lipoabdominoplasty since 2003 with excellent outcomes; however, some details have been added to improve significant shortcomings, including the lack of treatment of the pubic area and flanks, the presence of a high-position scar and, sometimes, a bulging inferior abdomen.

Methods: The authors retrospectively studied 348 patients who underwent lipoabdominoplasty with these related surgical improvements between January of 2010 and February of 2015. Improvements to the original surgical technique included deep liposuction in the lower abdomen, pubic liposuction, and liposuction of the flanks or dorsum with power-assisted liposuction, Scarpa fascia removal in the inferior abdomen, lipoplasty and mons lipolifting, and pubic fixation.

Results: Following these key points, superior flap slides to the pubic region by elongation of the vessels and nerves, preserving those structures, avoiding creation of a dead space, and reducing the number of the most common complications. Scarpa fascia removal in the infraumbilical region avoided bulging without increasing the seroma rate. Pubic lifting and its fixation promote rejuvenation of the entire region and avoid elevation of the remnant scar.

Conclusion: These surgical modifications are safe and avoid common complications related to lipoabdominoplasty, with improved outcomes.

Clinical question/level of evidence: Therapeutic, IV.

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