Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the Abdomen
This comprehensive book covers anatomy, recent techniques, postoperative care, possible complications and outcomes in aesthetic surgery of the abdomen. The extensive section on aesthetic procedures includes many important innovations in abdominoplasty. Detailed consideration is also given to the various potential complications, with guidance on their prevention, diagnosis, and management. The book is written by acknowledged experts in the topics on which they write. It will be of value for residents and fellows and more experienced surgeons in the fields of plastic surgery, general surgery, cosmetic surgery and general surgery.
Table of contents :
Front Matter....Pages i-xv
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Abdominoplasty History....Pages 3-13
Front Matter....Pages 15-15
Muscular Anatomy of the Anterior Abdomen....Pages 17-36
Vascular and Neurologic Anatomy of the Anterior Abdominal Wall....Pages 37-40
Anatomical Illustration of the Abdominal Wall and Fat....Pages 41-44
Front Matter....Pages 45-45
The Impact of the Menstrual Cycle on Intraoperative and Postoperative Bleeding in Abdominoplasty Patients....Pages 47-50
The Umbilical Locator....Pages 51-58
Scarpa Fascia Preservation During Abdominoplasty....Pages 59-73
Medial Advancement of Infraumbilical Scarpa’s Fascia Improves Waistline Definition in “Brazilian” Abdominoplasty....Pages 75-86
No Drain Abdominoplasty with Progressive Tension Suture: The Logic, Simplicity, and Aesthetics....Pages 87-98
Evolution of the High-Superior-Tension Lipoabdominoplasty: The High-Tension Abdominoplasty....Pages 99-110
Lipoabdominoplasty with Abdominal Definition....Pages 111-125
“Smile” Plication Abdominoplasty....Pages 127-140
“Anchor-Line” Abdominoplasty in Post-Bariatric Abdominal Contouring....Pages 141-151
Circumferential Abdominoplasty....Pages 153-170
A Paradigm Shift for Abdominoplasty: Transverse Hypogastric Plication Without Supraumbilical Dissection, Unrestricted Liposuction, Neoumbilicoplasty, and Low Placement of the Scar (TULUA)....Pages 171-193
Abdominoplasty Combined with Cesarean Section: Discussion of the Evidence....Pages 195-198
Lipoabdominoplasty....Pages 199-234
Modified Lipoabdominoplasty Without Surgical Drains....Pages 235-242
Vaser Lipoabdominoplasty....Pages 243-261
The Effectiveness and Safety of Combining Laser-Assisted Liposuction and Abdominoplasty....Pages 263-274
Front Matter....Pages 45-45
Abdominal Contouring Associated with Other Procedures....Pages 275-301
Modified Abdominoplasty for Patients with Prune Belly Syndrome....Pages 303-308
Vaser Abdominal Contouring....Pages 309-340
The Abdominoplasty Access for Desmoid Tumor Resection in the Rectus Abdominis Muscle....Pages 341-344
Abdominal Wall Repair Post Hernia in Kidney and Liver Transplantation....Pages 345-365
Abdominoplasty as the Impetus for Selection of the Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Free Flap for Non-breast Reconstruction....Pages 367-370
Scarless Umbilicoplasty Technique....Pages 371-376
Front Matter....Pages 377-377
Metabolic Effect of Abdominoplasty in the Lipid Profile of Patients with Dyslipidemia....Pages 379-385
Weight Reduction Following Liposuction....Pages 387-395
Ventilatory Function in Patients Who Undergo Abdominoplasty with Plication of the Aponeurosis of the External Oblique....Pages 397-406
C-Reactive Protein Decrease After Postbariatric Abdominoplasty....Pages 407-411
Front Matter....Pages 413-413
Complications of Abdominoplasty....Pages 415-424
Retrospective Analysis of Never Events in Panniculectomy and Abdominoplasty Patients and Their Financial Implications....Pages 425-431
Tension Suture Technique Combined with Lidocaine-Adrenaline-Saline Infiltration Decreases Complications and Promotes Recovery in Abdominoplasty....Pages 433-443
Acute Abdomen After Abdominoplasty: Differential Diagnosis....Pages 445-450
The Impact of the Menstrual Cycle on Intraoperative and Postoperative Bleeding in Abdominoplasty Patients....Pages 451-455
Maximizing Chemoprophylaxis Against Venous Thromboembolism in Abdominoplasty....Pages 457-462
A Study of Postural Changes After Abdominal Rectus Plication Abdominoplasty....Pages 463-486
Abdominoplasty Complications and Seroma: From Prevention to Effective Treatment....Pages 487-491
Delayed Complications in Abdominoplasty: A Case of a Ten-Year-Old Abdominoplasty Abscess....Pages 493-496
Front Matter....Pages 413-413
Acute Esophageal Dilation in Post-bariatric Patients Undergoing Abdominoplasty Operation....Pages 497-498
Hematological Variables and Iron Status in Abdominoplasty After Bariatric Surgery....Pages 499-506
Increased Intraoperative Bleeding in Patients Undergoing Abdominoplasty After Gastroplasty Is Not Due to Coagulopathy or Vascular Anatomical Changes....Pages 507-519
Front Matter....Pages 521-521
Comparison of Short-Term Surgical Outcomes Between NHS and Private Sector Abdominoplasty Surgery....Pages 523-526
Outcomes of Traditional Cosmetic Abdominoplasty in a Community Setting....Pages 527-533
Long-Term Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Midline Aponeurotic Plication During Abdominoplasty....Pages 535-540
Complications and Level of Satisfaction After Abdominoplasty Post-bariatric Surgery....Pages 541-546
Back Matter....Pages 547-556
