title: Alternatives to the classic abdominoplasty.
abstract: Prior to designing and performing an abdominoplasty, we use a simple test that allows us to predict, within 1 cm, the location of the suprapubic scar after a standard abdominoplasty. When the distance from the umbilicus to the suprapubic scar is less than 10 cm, we recommend using different techniques, such as an abdominoplasty with a short vertical scar, a midabdominoplasty, or an abdominal up-and-down lift. We suggest that only a belt lipectomy can improve the silhouette appearance after a substantial weight loss.
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Boucicaut, Paris, France.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Dardour
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Vilain
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000379:methods; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged