복부성형술 Abdominoplasty

[BACKGROUND] To investigate the feasibility and clinical validity of a digital anthropometric approach for body size and shape assessment in post-bariatric patients scheduled for plastic surgery. [METHODS] A convenience sample of 42 patien…

This paper describes the Octopus Technique, a technical modification for tension-free abdominoplasty closure using short vertical relaxing incisions for multidirectional tension redistribution. In 12 consecutive patients, no wound dehiscenc…

The "cesarean apron," also known as a cesarean bulge, pouch, or shelf, is a frequent but often overlooked postoperative deformity of the lower abdominal wall that may occur even after uncomplicated cesarean delivery. It is characterized by …

[BACKGROUND] Techniques designed to enhance body contour have significantly evolved, driven by advancements in technology that deliver highly effective results and also prioritize the safety and reliability of these procedures. [METHODS] A…

[BACKGROUNDS] Abdominoplasty constitutes a principal aesthetic procedure in plastic surgery, with relevance for postpartum women presenting with abdominal wall laxity. Nowadays, an increasing number of patients are undergoing abdominoplasty…

[BACKGROUND] Aesthetic body surgeries such as liposuction, abdominoplasty, gluteoplasty, and breast augmentation have seen a global rise. However, the growing popularity of these procedures has led to increased reports of postoperative comp…

Achieving secure knotting in narrow surgical fields or in high-tension suturing situations remains a technical challenge. Conventional square and surgeon's knots often require an assistant to maintain tension during tying and multiple hitch…

[BACKGROUND] In 2006, Matarasso et al. published an American Society of Plastic Surgeons member survey detailing abdominoplasty practice patterns. The purpose of the current study is to explore how surgical techniques, ancillary procedures,…

[OBJECTIVE] This study aimed to evaluate the types and outcomes of complications arising from aesthetic surgeries performed abroad and subsequently managed at Khoula Hospital, Muscat, Oman. [METHODS] This retrospective study included patie…

[BACKGROUND] Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), has demonstrated potential to improve patient communication by delivering accurate, readable, and empathetic medical information. In plastic surgery-a spe…

Level of Evidence V This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors …

[BACKGROUND] Rising obesity has surged demand for weight loss interventions and body contouring procedures. The independent and combined effects of prior bariatric surgery (BS) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) on abd…

[PURPOSE] GLP-1 agonists have gained FDA approval for managing type 2 diabetes. However, they have been increasingly utilized for their weight loss side effect profile. Although of low incidence rate, surgical site wound complications have …

Body contouring procedures, including reduction mammoplasty (RM) and panniculectomy, enhance several quality-of-life indicators such as comfort, hygiene, exercise capability, and body shape. However, the extended metabolic implications of t…

Recently, preservation approaches such as cytoprotective agents injection, ex vivo machine perfusion, and supercooling have emerged as strategies to enhance long-term preservation of both standard and marginal organs by mitigating ischemic …

Vascular smooth muscle cells (SMC) comprise the medial layer of blood vessels and are responsible for maintaining vascular tone. Ordinarily quiescent and contractile, SMC can dedifferentiate into different phenotypes following injury or in …

[INTRODUCTION] Weight loss after bariatric surgery causes very important modifications to the patient's silhouette. Abdominal fat and skin excess reduction are associated with several complications. The most frequent are seroma and hematoma…

[INTRODUCTION] Urinary incontinence is a debilitating condition often affecting women after pregnancy or significant weight change. Abdominoplasty is an aesthetic and functional operation often performed in an overlapping cohort. Functional…