Torsoplasty After Important Weight Loss |
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Authors: | Claudio Cannistra’ MD PhD Valero Rodrigo MD Jean Pierre Marmuse MD |
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Institution: | (1) Unity of Plastic Surgery, Bichat C.B. Universitary Hospital, Paris;(2) Obesity Surgery Center, Bichat C.B. Universitary Hospital, Paris;(3) 71 rue de Rome, 75008, Paris |
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Abstract: | Weight loss exceeding 40 kg frequently causes excess skin on the lateral and posterior chest wall. Other authors have suggested
surgical dissection of the excess skin using horizontal incision or, alternatively, using a vertical incision positioned in
the axillary region. This procedure is incomplete and does not correct the skin ptosis in the subaxillary lateral chest wall.
The current authors propose a surgical technique that permits resection of excess skin and lifts the torso on the back, positioning
the scars on the anterior axillary pillar and around the breast. This treatment is performed for the patient after significant
weight loss. The scar normally is hidden behind the anterior axillary pillar on the axillary fold. |
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Keywords: | Body contouring Morbid obesity Thoracoplasty Weight loss |
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