Lipoabdominoplasty without undermining |
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| Authors: | Osvaldo Ribeiro Saldanha MD, Ewaldo Bolivar de Souza Pinto MD, Wilson Novaes Matos, Jr. MD, Reynaldo L. Lucon MD, Felipe Magalh es MD, rika M nica Lopez Bello MD |
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| Affiliation: | Dr. Saldanha is chief of the Dr. Ewaldo Bolivar de S. Pinto Plastic Surgery Service in Santos, Brazil. Dr. de Souza Pinto is professor of plastic surgery at Santa Cecilia University in Santos, Brazil. Dr. Matos is preceptor in the Department of Plastic Surgery, Santa Cecilia University, Santos, Brazil; Drs. Magalhães, Lucon, and Lopes Bello are resident doctors at the same institution. Drs. Saldanha, de Souza Pinto, and Matos are senior members of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery; Drs. Magelhães, Lucon, and Lopes Bello are resident members of the Society. |
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| Abstract: | Background: The classic abdominoplasty still provides the best aesthetic results, despite many advances in abdominoplasty techniques. However, this procedure is associated with a relatively high incidence of complications. Objective: A new technique is described that combines lipoplasty with traditional abdominoplasty without undermining of the abdominal flap. Methods: Lipoplasty proceeds from the region above the umbilicus to the flanks and the region below the umbilicus. The skin below the umbilical scar is resected as in classical abdominoplasty, but a thinner fatty layer with its connective tissue, lymphatic vessels, and blood vessels is preserved. Complementary lipoplasty is performed if necessary to remove excess fat. Results: The procedure results in an improved body shape, better accommodation of the abdominal flap, and a more youthful appearance of the abdomen with less scarring and no incidence of “dog ears” or major complications. Conclusions: Lipoabdominoplasty without undermining enhances aesthetic results with fewer complications than traditional abdominal aesthetic surgery. Aesthetic Surg J 2001;21:518-526.) |
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