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Evidence-Based Abdominoplasty Review With Body Contouring Algorithm. Aesthet Surg J 2019 May 16;39(6):643-661

Date

01/17/2019

Pubmed ID

30649214

DOI

10.1093/asj/sjz013

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85066854309 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   25 Citations

Abstract

Abdominal contour deformities are an aesthetic challenge to the plastic surgeon. Patients present with diverse clinical histories, multiple comorbidities, and unique aesthetic demands. Weight loss, previous pregnancy, and aging are 3 principal indications for abdominoplasty. Bariatric surgery has increased demand for body contouring procedures. This heterogeneous patient cohort means a "one-size-fits-all" abdominoplasty is not appropriate. Precise evaluation, evidence-based decision-making, and artistic acumen are required while balancing patient goals with safe, realistic, and long-lasting aesthetic outcomes. This article reviews surgical options for abdominal body contouring, providing an evidence-based treatment algorithm for selecting the appropriate procedure for each patient to maximize clinical and patient reported outcomes.

Author List

Rosenfield LK, Davis CR

Author

Carley Davis MD Professor in the Urologic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Abdominal Wall
Abdominoplasty
Algorithms
Bariatric Surgery
Body Contouring
Humans
Informed Consent
Length of Stay
Lipectomy
Necrosis
Pain Management
Pain, Postoperative
Patient Reported Outcome Measures
Photography
Physical Examination
Postoperative Care
Postoperative Complications
Risk Factors
Seroma
Thromboembolism