복부성형술 Abdominoplasty

Plastic surgery includes both reconstructive and aesthetic procedures, with residency programs designed to provide comprehensive training. However, practical experience in aesthetic surgeries is often limited because these procedures are no…

[BACKGROUND] Generative artificial intelligence (AI) models such as ChatGPT have demonstrated potential in medical education and patient communication and education. However, their utility for delivering personalized preoperative informatio…

Post-bariatric abdominoplasty is associated with a high risk of bleeding and wound complications due to extensive tissue resection and impaired tissue quality. Tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces perioperative bleeding in multiple surgical discip…

[BACKGROUND] Seroma is the most common complication after abdominoplasty, particularly when combined with liposuction. Multiple preventive strategies exist, but their relative effectiveness remains unclear. [OBJECTIVE] Using network meta-a…

Significant weight loss, achieved through bariatric surgery, anti-obesity pharmacological treatments, or intensive lifestyle modifications, is frequently associated with cutaneous and morphological sequelae leading to dermatological complic…

[PURPOSE] The level of the umbilicus is considered a watershed between the axillary and superficial inguinal nodal basins. Flap elevation during abdominoplasty may disrupt the continuity of lymphatic flow. In this study, we aimed to evaluat…

Prune Belly Syndrome (PBS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by severe abdominal wall muscle deficiency, leading to significant impairment of respiratory, urinary, and gastrointestinal function. Despite numerous reconstructive att…

We respond to the comments by Dr. Dedeepya and colleagues regarding our retrospective study on combined abdominoplasty and breast procedures performed under tumescent local anesthesia (TLA) and spinal anesthesia (SA). We clarify methodologi…

Excess skin after massive weight loss is especially discomforting on the abdomen due to physical and psychosocial symptoms, and many patients with excess skin have a lowered Quality of Life (QoL). Abdominoplasty may improve symptoms as well…

[BACKGROUND] Cosmetic surgery tourism has increased rapidly, with growing numbers of UK patients returning with complications requiring NHS care. Limited regulation and inconsistent perioperative standards contribute to preventable harm. […

[BACKGROUND] NaV1.8 channels, expressed in peripheral nociceptors, mediate sustained pain signaling. Their inhibition offers a potential opioid-sparing strategy for postoperative pain, although efficacy and safety remain incompletely define…

In response to Verma et al. we acknowledge the limitations of our study, including the absence of a control group and the modest sample size, both influenced by ethical and logistical constraints. Despite these factors, improvements in FSFI…

[BACKGROUND] Gluteal fat grafting (commonly known as the Brazilian Butt Lift, BBL) has surged in popularity over the past decade, but this rise has been marred by safety concerns. Inadvertent intramuscular fat injection during BBL can lead …

[BACKGROUND] The safety of the lipoabdominoplasty is always a matter of concern specially the perfusion of the abdominal skin. Several anatomical studies of the anterior abdominal wall investigated the vascular supply of the skin after abdo…

[BACKGROUND] Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is characterized by a pathological widening of the linea alba, leading to impaired core stability, reduced trunk function, and compromised quality of life. Despite the widespread use of abdominop…

[INTRODUCTION] As more elderly patients pursue body contouring after massive weight loss, understanding their risk profiles is critical. Prior studies grouped complications together, but none have specifically examined pulmonary embolism (P…

[BACKGROUND] There has been a rise in women seeking surgical help to aesthetically correct postpartum deformities of the breast and abdomen, known as the 'mummy makeover'. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the literature and…