Ultrasound-Guided Subscarpal Liposuction in Abdominoplasty: A Safe and Precise Approach for Optimized Vascular and Aesthetic Outcomes.

Aesthetic plastic surgery 2026 Vol.50(6) p. 2265-2276

Bruno A, Barbera M, Cilluffo M, Schirosi M

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Abstract

[BACKGROUND] Subscarpal fat represents a loose, hypovascular layer that contributes to flap tension and ischemic risk in abdominoplasty. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided subscarpal liposuction using VASER and PAL for improved vascular and aesthetic outcomes.

[METHODS] A prospective, single-center comparative study was conducted on 80 patients undergoing abdominoplasty, with or without ultrasound-guided subscarpal liposuction. Key outcomes included ischemic complications, partial flap necrosis, wound healing time, and patient satisfaction (BODY-Q).

[RESULTS] The ultrasound-assisted group showed a significantly lower incidence of ischemic complications (1% vs. 12%; p < 0.001) and partial flap necrosis (0% vs. 6%; p = 0.04) compared with controls. Mean wound healing time was shorter (20 ± 5 vs. 28 ± 7 days; p < 0.01), and overall satisfaction scores were higher (90% vs. 72%; p < 0.01). All procedures were completed safely without major vascular injury.

[CONCLUSIONS] Ultrasound-guided subscarpal liposuction enhances vascular safety and accelerates wound healing in abdominoplasty while improving contour quality and patient satisfaction. The technique may represent a valuable adjunct to modern abdominoplasty, warranting further multicenter validation.

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유형영어 표현한국어 / 풀이UMLS CUI출처등장
시술 abdominoplasty 복부성형술 dict 5
시술 liposuction 지방흡입 dict 4
시술 flap 피판재건술 dict 3
합병증 flap necrosis 괴사 dict 2
시술 vaser 지방흡입 dict 1
해부 Vascular scispacy 1
해부 fat scispacy 1
합병증 hypovascular layer scispacy 1
합병증 wound scispacy 1
약물 [BACKGROUND] scispacy 1
약물 PAL for scispacy 1
약물 [CONCLUSIONS] Ultrasound-guided scispacy 1
질환 necrosis C0027540
Necrosis
scispacy 1
질환 major vascular injury scispacy 1
기타 vascular scispacy 1
기타 patients scispacy 1
기타 patient scispacy 1

MeSH Terms

Humans; Female; Abdominoplasty; Lipectomy; Prospective Studies; Adult; Middle Aged; Male; Treatment Outcome; Esthetics; Ultrasonography, Interventional; Patient Satisfaction; Wound Healing; Risk Assessment; Follow-Up Studies; Cohort Studies

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