복부성형술 Abdominoplasty

[BACKGROUND] Incidence of hiatal hernia has been noted to be as high as 20-50% in those undergoing bariatric surgery. Concurrent repair of hiatal hernia at time of bariatric surgery is commonplace to mitigate risk for reintervention seconda…

[BACKGROUND] Revision abdominoplasty is an increasingly relevant subset of body contouring surgery, yet it remains underrepresented in the literature. Indications range from early postoperative complications to aesthetic dissatisfaction and…

The discovery and approval of Suzetrigine (VX-548, Journavx) marks a significant breakthrough in pain management. It is the first non-opioid analgesic approved since celecoxib in 1998. Suzetrigine selectively blocks voltage-gated sodium cha…

[BACKGROUND] Abdominoplasty is a widely performed procedure to improve abdominal contour, particularly in patients with significant weight loss or postpartum changes. Despite advances in technique, scar visibility and asymmetry remain commo…

[BACKGROUND] Although limited dissection is commonly thought to enhance flap perfusion during abdominoplasty, recent evidence indicates otherwise. This study used intraoperative fluorescence imaging to elucidate the dynamic role of vascular…

[BACKGROUND] Autologous breast reconstruction using the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is considered the gold standard for natural and lasting results. Recent focus has shifted toward improving donor-site aesthetics. This r…

[BACKGROUND] Liposuction remains one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures worldwide, yet fatal complications continue to occur despite advances in surgical techniques. This study aims to conduct forensic pathological …

[PURPOSE] Intra-abdominal pressure increases after abdominoplasty especially with the repair of rectus diastasis. With this increase in pressure, changes in thoracic, abdominal and even cranial pressure are observed in the body. A study was…

: In plastic surgery, the administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) has gained increasing support by current literature, highlighting its relevance in clinical practice. This study evaluates the perioperative impact of prophylactic intravenou…

[BACKGROUND] The "Mommy Makeover" is a combined plastic surgery procedure designed to address aesthetic concerns commonly experienced by women after pregnancy and breastfeeding. This procedure typically includes abdominoplasty and breast su…

[BACKGROUND] Pregnancy induces profound anatomical and psychological changes that may persist postpartum, often affecting body image, self-esteem, and relationship satisfaction. The "Mummy Makeover"-a combination of aesthetic procedures-has…

[BACKGROUND] Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have revolutionized pharmacologic weight reduction, creating a rapidly growing cohort of massive weight loss patients seeking body contouring. Unlike post-bariatric patients, th…

[INTRODUCTION] Nanofat has been shown to contain a variety of growth factors, anti-inflammatory mediators, and adipose-derived stem cells, all of which may significantly contribute to the wound healing process. However, there is limited com…

Liposuction and abdominoplasty are common cosmetic procedures, but they can lead to severe complications such as necrotizing fasciitis (NF), which is a life-threatening infection with rapid progression and significant mortality rates. NF ca…

Excessive scarring remains a frequent complication in plastic surgery, yet standardized preventive strategies are lacking. Type I collagen-based biomaterials may support regenerative processes and improve scar outcomes. This case series in…

[INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE] Self-surgery is an extreme deviation from standard medical practice. The motivations, technical challenges, and psychological implications of such an act present a unique medical and ethical dilemma. [PRESENTA…

[OBJECTIVES] Patients with a history of massive weight loss (MWL) frequently undergo body-contouring surgery such as abdominoplasty, and the safety profile of this procedure is well accepted. The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (…

Abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement is an increasingly used surgical technique for abdominal wall restoration, but there is limited literature regarding pregnancy and delivery following such procedures. We report the case of a 38-year-ol…

: Patients with symptomatic abdominal tissue excess following massive weight loss (MWL) often experience skin affections associated with hygiene challenges, functional impairments, and psychological distress, all of which significantly impa…

[BACKGROUND] The incidence of psychiatric disorders, particularly major depressive disorder, is increasingly observed among patients undergoing plastic surgery procedures. This trend has raised concerns about the impact of serotonergic anti…