Safety of Fleur-de-lis Abdominoplasty after Massive Weight Loss
Global estimates suggest that there are approximately 500 million obese adults worldwide1. With an increasing number of patients undergoing bariatric surgery, there is an increasing demand for body-contouring. The most common complaint in this patient population is abdominal contour deformities2,3. Unlike the typical abdominoplasty patient that has an excess of skin and fat in the vertical dimension, the massive weight loss patient may have excess in both the transverse and vertical dimensions. First described in 1967, the Fleur-de-lis (FDL) abdominoplasty allows the surgeon to address excess tissue in both the transverse and vertical axes.
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Joshua J. DeSerres, Tanis Quaife, Alexander Morzycki, Matthew WT Curran, Jonathan Toy Source Type: research