The popularity of abdominoplasty appears to be increasing.
Lipoabdominoplasty consist of liposuction around abdominal
subcutaneous fatty tissue and excision of lower abdominal flap.
This procedure allows aggressive thinning and sculpting of
abdominal flap, while preserving neurovascular supply to the
abdominal skin. As a result, the flap necrosis which is one of
the serious postoperative complications requiring the secondary
touch can be avoided. From May 2007 to August 2008, 20
women and 2 men underwent the lipoabdominoplasty and were
highly satisfied with no significant complications, such as
pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and distal necrosis.
Between 130 and 4,660 cc(average, 1,310 cc) were obtained
through liposuction. The abdominoplasty flap weight fluctuated
between 170 and 1,240g(average, 488 g). Patients can return
to normal activity within a few weeks. Three complications of
seroma occurred in our series. To prevent these complications,
we recommend the Baroudi’s stitches. This lipoabdominoplasty
is an effective and safe alternative means without flap necrosis.