Analysis of Extended Deep Fat Pad Excision in Abdominoplasty

Conclusions: Increased patient weight, umbilical perimeter, BMI, and width of the operative specimen can be used to predict a heavier extra adipose flap. The extra fat excision is safe, preventing inadvertent invasion of the abdominoplasty flap’s suprafascial plane that can happen with liposuction. No flap necroses were observed. The use of this technique may prove useful to achieve a slimmer abdominal contour and harmonize it with the pubic region.
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Aesthetic Surgery Source Type: research