title: Refinements in abdominoplasty.
abstract: When performing traditional abdominoplasty, three fundamental defects of the abdominal wall must always be addressed by the plastic surgeon. They include redundant skin, excess fat, and musculofascial laxity. Plastic surgeons have found that this procedure consists of dermolipectomy and rectus plication, extremely effective in restoring the abdomen to its youthful shape in the vast majority of patients. This article will review the recent advancements in body contouring surgery while focusing on the recent technical refinements in abdominoplasty.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida 33136-1094, USA.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Seung-Jun
authors.forename: Seth Ray
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Thaller
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques