title: Abdominoplasty: classic principles and technique.
abstract: Examination of abdominal contour surgery candidates permits categorization of patients (the abdominolipoplasty system of classification and treatment) according to their treatable soft tissue layers of skin, fat, and muscle into the appropriate treatment level. Typically, postpartum abdominal wall changes are most thoroughly addressed by abdominoplasty. The indications and goals for abdominoplasty with liposuction (lipoadminoplasty) or without liposuction are presented. Surgical markings, technique, pain management, and postoperative care are described.
authors.affiliation: Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Hospital System, 1009 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028, USA. Electronic address: dam@drmatarasso.com.
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Matarasso
authors.affiliation: 1009 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028, USA.
authors.forename: Dana Moore
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Matarasso
authors.affiliation: 1009 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028, USA.
authors.forename: Emma James
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Matarasso
mesh_terms: D034861:Abdominal Wall / Q000601:surgery; D061645:Abdominoplasty / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D015431:Weight Loss
keywords: Abdominal contour surgery; Abdominolipoplasty system of classification & treatment; Abdominoplasty; Lipoabdominoplasty; Liposuction; Mini abdominoplasty; Pregnancy and postpartum abdomen