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Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 Feb;145(2):545-554

Baltimore, Md. From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine; and the Department of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital/University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Background: Following bariatric surgery, patients develop problems related to lax abdominal skin that may be addressed by contouring procedures. Third-party insurers have subjective requirements for coverage of these procedures that can limit patient access. The authors sought to determine how well third-party payers cover abdominal contouring procedures in this population. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 04 20;44(2):421-432. Epub 2019 Nov 20.

Plastic Surgery Unit, Andaraì Federal Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Background: Lower body lift is a widespread procedure for massive weight loss patients aimed to improve the contour of the lower trunk, gluteal region and proximal lower extremity. The data about complications are confusing, and there is a lack of uniform studies for massive weight loss patients. A simple formula to carry out a reliable procedure in a short time with a low complication rate should be advocated. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2019 11;39(12):1378-1379

Ann Ital Chir 2019 ;90:350-356

Introduction And Aim: Inguinocrural dermolipectomy is a constantly increasing surgical procedure, especially for postbariatric patients with significant weight loss. The "crescent medial" and "vertical medial" thigh lifting techniques (CMTL/VMTL) are the most effective type of surgery to treat laxity and excess of skin and soft tissues in the medial region of the thighs Aim of this article is to suggest which patients may be eligible for a surgical thighplasty with an acceptable risk of postoperative complications.

Materials And Methods: We performed a retrospective study with 30 female patients who underwent a surgical thighplasty between 2018 and 2008. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 01;145(1):199e-200e

The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery, Houston, Texas.

Aesthet Surg J 2019 09;39(10):1094-1095

Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 09;144(3):738-758

Houston, Texas From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Lymphedema affects up to 250 million people worldwide. The understanding of the pathophysiology of the condition, however, is incomplete and a cure remains elusive. A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness of modern surgical techniques in ameliorating the long-term disability and functional impairment inflicted by lymphedema on the lives of those affected. Read More

Hernia 2019 10 16;23(5):969-977. Epub 2019 Aug 16.

Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, PCAM South Pavilion 14th Floor, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.

Background: Due to the increased prevalence of overweight patients with ventral hernia, abdominal wall reconstruction combining ventral hernia repair (VHR) with panniculectomy (VHR-PAN) in overweight patients is increasingly considered. We present a retrospective comparison between VHR-PAN and VHR alone in overweight patients by examining costs, clinical outcomes, and quality of life (QoL).

Methods: Patients with body mass index (BMI) > 25. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 08;144(2):328e-330e

Private Practice, White Plains, N.Y. Department of Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Maastricht, Maastricht Department of Plastic Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, and, Bergmann Clinics, Zwolle and Heerenveen, The Netherlands.

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 04 1;44(2):464-472. Epub 2019 Jul 1.

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hospital Sud, University of Rennes 1, 16 Boulevard de Bulgarie, 35200, Rennes, France.

Introduction: Lately, the growing number of bariatric procedures performed each year led to an increasing demand for lower trunk reconstruction. Our team previously described the lipo-body lift (LBL) technique into lower duration of drainage and therefore seromas and other complications. In this study, we compared the classical body lift (CBL) technique to the LBL procedure. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 04 25;44(2):455-463. Epub 2019 Jun 25.

Jalisco Institute for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Federalismo Norte 2022, 44220, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Background: A new technique in plastic surgery termed percutaneous radiofrequency dermaplasty (PRD) is described. Customized radiofrequency energy is applied via the percutaneous route to produce skin tightening and fascia contraction at body temperature, avoiding thermal injury. We combine PRD with lipoplasty and call this combined procedure dermaplasty-assisted lipoplasty (DAL). Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2019 08;39(9):977-978

Dr Rosenfield is a Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, CA; and an Adjunct Clinical Professor, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.

Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 Apr;143(4):1051-1060

Miami Beach and Miami, Fla. From Mosa Plastic Surgery; the Division of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery and the DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine; and Elite Health.

Background: The ideal body is characterized by a muscular physique and defined anterior abdominal wall. Despite diet and exercise, many are unable to achieve this desired result. Liposuction with abdominal etching is used to achieve high-definition abdominal aesthetics. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 03;143(3):628e-636e

Palo Alto and San Francisco, Calif. From Illuminate Plastic Surgery; and Sieber Plastic Surgery.

Learning Objectives: After studying this article and viewing the videos, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the safe techniques recommended for patients undergoing a lipoabdominoplasty. 2. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 05;143(5):960e-972e

Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Akron, Ohio From the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; and the Cleveland Clinic-South Pointe Hospital.

Background: Designed in response to the failure of circumferential lower body lifts to deepen waists, oblique flankplasty with lipoabdominoplasty aesthetically reshapes not only the waist, but also the hips, buttocks, and upper lateral thighs with minimal morbidity.

Methods: The oblique flankplasty with lipoabdominoplasty technique was standardized, with 5 of 56 cases presented. Operative records on the lower torso from March of 2000 to January of 2018 yielded 30 initial oblique flankplasty with lipoabdominoplasty cases and hundreds of lower body lifts. Read More

Dermatol Surg 2019 09;45(9):1185-1190

Westlake Dermatology Clinical Research Center, Westlake Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, Austin, Texas.

Background: Although most cryolipolysis treatments are performed with vacuum applicators, some patients may have areas of fibrous, nonpinchable fat or find vacuum suction to be uncomfortable.

Objective: This study evaluates a nonvacuum conformable-surface applicator for cryolipolysis of the periumbilical abdomen.

Methods/materials: Twenty subjects with periumbilical subcutaneous fat were treated with a nonvacuum cryolipolysis applicator in this prospective, single-center, open-label clinical trial. Read More

Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 12;32(12):1611-1614

The 18th Department of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100144,

Objective: To summarize the research progress of abdominoplasty.

Methods: The literature related to abdominoplasty in recent years was reviewed and the evolution of this surgical method and related surgical techniques were summarized.

Results: By removing excess skin adipose tissue from abdominal wall and strengthening loosening muscle fascia system, the abdominal wall contour can be improved by abdominoplasty. Read More

Indian J Plast Surg 2018 May-Aug;51(2):115-122

Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Venkat Center for Skin and Plastic Surgery, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Background: Liposuction and abdominal contouring is one of the most common procedures performed by plastic surgeons worldwide. Surprisingly, there has been few attempts at dividing the abdomen into subunits to delineate and aid in this endeavour. We have evolved a system of abdominal aesthetic subunits which has enabled us to achieve high quality results. Read More

J Immunol 2018 12 16;201(12):3815-3821. Epub 2018 Nov 16.

STROMALab, Université de Toulouse, CNRS 11 Équipe de Recherche Labellisée 5311, Établissement Français du Sang, École Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse, INSERM U1031, Université Paul Sabatier, 31100 Toulouse, France;

Mast cells (MC) are innate immune cells involved in many physiological and pathological processes. However, studies of MC function and biology are hampered by the difficulties to obtain human primary MC. To solve this problem, we established a new method to produce easily and rapidly high numbers of MC for in vitro studies using human adipose tissue, which is an abundant and easy access tissue. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 Sep 14;6(9):e1940. Epub 2018 Sep 14.

Department of Plastic Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen and Bergmann Clinics, Zwolle and Heerenveen, The Netherlands.

Background: Combining liposuction with abdominoplasties was considered risky during the 1980s and 1990s due to reports of increased complications rates and the belief that liposuction posed a danger to flap circulation. However, the corresponding author's intraoperative observations at that time, that liposuction preserved all but the smallest blood vessels, negated the prevailing opinions that liposuction increased the risk to flap circulation, and in October 1996, liposuction assisted abdominoplasty (LAA) was first performed. Thereafter, LAA was honed to become a lipoabdominoplasty technique-not merely a combination of liposuction and abdominoplasty, a technique that utilizes liposuction as a dissection tool-hydro- and lipo-dissection, to dissect free and separate the abdominal flap from the deep fascia. Read More

Dermatol Surg 2018 10;44(10):1357-1359

Department of Dermatology, University of California, Irvine, California Marmur Medical, New York, New York Marmur Medical, New York, New York Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York.

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 Dec 17;42(6):1591-1599. Epub 2018 Sep 17.

A-Plast Estetik, Akasya AVM, A1 Kule, D:117Acıbadem, Istanbul, Turkey.

Introduction: Combined and/or multistage operations often are needed in postbariatric surgery.

Aim: With this retrospective study of a series of 55 cases, we aim to determine the effectiveness and safety of one-stage combined postbariatric surgery.

Materials And Methods: A total of 248 postbariatric procedures were performed in one session (except one-staged gynecomastia case) in 55 patients. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 10;142(4):891-901

El Paso, Texas; and Istanbul, Turkey From El Paso Cosmetic Surgery; and Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital.

Background: The authors present the technique called "abdominoplasty with concurrent circumferential liposuction," where the whole trunk is addressed as a single aesthetic unit.

Methods: Between January of 2008 and June of 2016, abdominoplasty with circumferential liposuction was performed in 1000 patients (984 women and 16 men) by the senior author. Patients had a mean body mass index of 27. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2018 Jun;97(25):e10800

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical School of Chonbuk National University.

Introduction: Liposuction is one of the most widely performed aesthetic surgeries. It is mainly used for the correction of deep and superficial fat accumulations and remodeling of the body contour.

Case Presentation: We present a rare case of unusual rubber foreign body found within the periumbilical area during the reconstruction of buried umbilicus after liposuction. Read More

Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2018 06 7;73:e319. Epub 2018 Jun 7.

Servico de Cirurgia Digestiva, Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, RS, BR.

Objectives: Interest in elucidating the etiology of hernias has encouraged countless studies of musculoaponeurotic structures in individuals with and without hernias. Studies of hernia patients have firmly demonstrated a correlation between hernias and collagen alterations in their fascia. Diastasis recti is an increased width of the abdominal midline that is exclusively composed of interlacing aponeurotic expansions of the anterolateral abdominal muscles. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 08;142(2):331-336

New York, N.Y. From the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health.

Background: A primary goal in chest wall reconstruction ("top surgery") for trans men is achieving a symmetric, aesthetically pleasing position of the reconstructed male nipple-areola complex.

Methods: The senior author's (A.H. Read More

Surg Obes Relat Dis 2018 06 9;14(6):833-841. Epub 2018 Mar 9.

Department of Genetics and Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC), Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas. Electronic address:

Background: Visceral obesity is associated with diabetogenic and atherogenic abnormalities, including insulin resistance and increased risk for cardiometabolic diseases and mortality. Rodent lipectomy studies have demonstrated a causal link between visceral fat and insulin resistance, yet human omentectomy studies have failed to replicate this metabolic benefit, perhaps owing to the inability to target the mesentery.

Objectives: We aimed to demonstrate that safe and effective removal of mesenteric fat could be achieved in obese insulin-resistant baboons using tissue liquefaction technology. Read More

Ann Plast Surg 2018 07;81(1):18-21

Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA.

Abdominoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures. Patients who undergo abdominoplasties with abdominal scars are at an increased risk for skin necrosis and wound breakdown. To prevent further disruption of vascularity, the dissection and mobilization is often limited resulting in a suboptimal esthetic result. Read More

J Cosmet Laser Ther 2019 13;21(1):44-48. Epub 2018 Mar 13.

c Maryland Dermatology Laser, Skin, & Vein Institute , Hunt Valley , MD , USA.

Introduction: Energy-based cosmetic devices offer an in-office treatment option, with minimal downtime, to non-invasively remove unwanted fat. We evaluated focused, pulsed ultrasound treatment to randomized flanks, compared to corresponding non-treated contralateral flanks.

Material And Methods: Subjects were enrolled at three sites for a series of focused ultrasound treatments to a single flank, with the contralateral flank remaining untreated throughout the study. Read More

J Surg Oncol 2018 May 22;117(6):1148-1156. Epub 2018 Jan 22.

Department of Plastic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.

Background: Both physiologic and excisional procedures have been described for the treatment of lymphedema. However, there exist few reports that combine these procedures. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of combining vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) with suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) in a staged manner for the treatment of extremity lymphedema. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 04;141(4):892-901

Chicago, Ill.; and Baltimore, Md. From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; private practice, TLKM Plastic Surgery; the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois; and the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Background: Combining liposuction and abdominoplasty is controversial because of concerns for increased complications and potential for vascular compromise of the abdominoplasty flap. Also, the lipoaspirate volume in abdominoplasty is regulated in some areas to as little as 500 ml when performed with abdominoplasty. This study measures abdominoplasty complication rates when performed with and without trunk liposuction, and evaluates the effect of lipoaspirate volume on complications. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2018 Dec 8;17(6):1233-1239. Epub 2017 Dec 8.

Fuad Khoury Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the influence of age, body mass index, and site of liposuction on the cell yield of SVF.

Methods: A prospective study was performed on 58 patients. The average age was 39 years old, with BMI ≤ 25 or BMI ≥ 25. Read More

Dermatol Clin 2018 Jan;36(1):75-80

Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA; Sadick Dermatology, 911 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10128, USA. Electronic address:

Liposuction is the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure performed in men. Aside from traditional liposuction using the tumescent technique, several energy-assisted liposuction technologies have emerged and been proven safe and particularly beneficial for the male patient demographic. The differences in fat distribution and unique goals and emotional perspective in men need to be taken into account when performing liposuction, to ensure meeting the patient's needs and expectations for satisfactory results. Read More

Dermatol Clin 2018 Jan;36(1):69-73

Gold Skin Care Center, Tennessee Clinical Research Center, 2000 Richard Jones Road, Suite 220, Nashville, TN 37215, USA; Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN, USA; Meharry Medical College, School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA; Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangzhou, China; First People's Hospital of Foshan, Guangzhou, China; Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Rongjun Hospital, Jiaxing, China. Electronic address:

This article reviews the most common male cosmetic procedures that are performed in combination with more than one procedure. Evidence-based medicine for many of these combination therapies is not rampant in the medical literature, but the author uses his current experience to share how combining therapies can be useful for our male population seeking cosmetic improvements in our offices. Read More

Dermatol Clin 2018 Jan;36(1):49-55

Goldman, Butterwick, Groff, Fabi, and Wu Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, San Diego, CA, USA.

Noninvasive body contouring is an attractive therapeutic modality to enhance the ideal male physique. Men place higher value on enhancing a well-defined, strong, masculine jawline and developing a V-shaped taper through the upper body. An understanding of the body contour men strive for allows the treating physician to focus on areas that are of most concern to men, thus enhancing patient experience and satisfaction. Read More

In Vivo 2017 Nov-Dec;31(6):1229-1234

First Propaedeutic Department of Surgery, 'Hippocration' Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.

Background: Adipose tissue contains variable amounts of stem cells that have recently attracted increased interest due to their strong proliferative and differentiation capacity. However, significant heterogeneity exists in terms of stem cell yield and viability profile among individuals as well as different donor areas.

Materials And Methods: Between June 2016 and July 2016, forty (40) women underwent outpatient cosmetic liposuction procedures conferring a total of 53 lipoaspirates; inner thigh (n=13), outer thigh (n=9), abdomen (n=9), waist (n=16) and inner knee (n=6). Read More

Ann Chir Plast Esthet 2018 Jun 2;63(3):215-221. Epub 2017 Nov 2.

Service de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, centre de traitement des brulés, AP-HP St Louis, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75010 Paris, France.

Goal Of The Study: The umbilicus has a major role in the aesthetics of the anterior abdominal wall. Many publications deal with abdominal dermolipectomies but few focus on umbilicoplasty. However, these are essential in assessing the aesthetic result. Read More

Sci Rep 2017 09 11;7(1):11180. Epub 2017 Sep 11.

Université Grenoble Alpes, Laboratoire HP2, Grenoble, F-38042, France.

Sleep apnea syndrome is characterized by repetitive upper airway collapses during night leading to intermittent hypoxia (IH). The latter is responsible for metabolic disturbances that rely, at least in part, on abdominal white fat inflammation. Besides qualitative alterations, we hypothesized that IH could also modify body fat distribution, a key factor for metabolic complications. Read More

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2017 Dec 3;70(12):1760-1767. Epub 2017 Aug 3.

Universtitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Instituto de Cirugía Estética Dr Serra, Clínica Quirón, Barcelona, Spain.

Background: The umbilicus is an essential feature of the abdomen. In this article, we describe a new technique for creating a neo-umbilicus in abdominoplasty.

Methods: Thirty consecutive women underwent abdominoplasty with our new technique for recreating the navel. Read More

Microsurgery 2018 May 26;38(4):413-418. Epub 2017 Aug 26.

Institute for Reconstructive Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, Houston, Texas.

Introduction: Suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) has been considered a relative contraindication for autologous breast reconstruction due to reservations about size and integrity of perforator vessels. Such patients are often not considered ideal candidates for breast reconstruction utilizing deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) and superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flaps. The aim of this article is to describe our experience with these flaps after SAL. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 Oct 8;41(5):1208-1216. Epub 2017 Aug 8.

Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 1677 Wutaishan Road Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266555, Shandong, People's Republic of China.

Background: Madelung's disease (MD) is a rare disease of unknown etiology that is characterized by massive fatty deposits distributed in a symmetrical pattern mainly in the head, neck, and upper trunk. Here, we sought to explore the pathogeny and treatment of MD.

Methods: We enrolled ten patients who underwent surgical operations and one patient who refused an operation at our hospital between January 2009 and December 2016. Read More

J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2017 Jul;15(7):758-767

Wolfsberg Clinical Center for Lymphatic Disorders, Wolfsberg State Hospital, Austria.

The present, revised guidelines on lipedema were developed under the auspices of and funded by the German Society of Phlebology (DGP). The recommendations are based on a systematic literature search and the consensus of eight medical societies and working groups. The guidelines contain recommendations with respect to diagnosis and management of lipedema. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 Dec 29;41(6):1408-1412. Epub 2017 Jun 29.

Vascular Surgery Department, Beijing Hospital, 1# Dahua Road, Dongdan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China.

Lymphocele has not been reported as a complication after liposuction. In this study, we present the case of a patient who developed a cystic lesion after liposuction in her right thigh. The cyst could contract and evolve. Read More

Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi 2017 Apr;55(4):274-278

Department of Lymph Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing 100038, China.

To study the clinical effects of liposuction combined with lymphatico-venous anastomosis for treatment of secondary lymphedema of the lower limbs. A retrospective analysis was performed for 49 patients who had undergone liposuction combined with lymphatico-venous anastomosis to treat secondary lymphedema of the lower limbs at Department of Lymph Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital from November 2013 to February 2015.All patients were female aging from 31 to 70 years with median age of (52±10)years. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2017 Jun;37(6):715-722

Dr Capizzi is a plastic surgeon in private practice in Charlotte, NC.

Background: Many patients that have undergone mastectomy surgery are left with residual lateral fat under the arm. While the fat may be associated with pain and cause undesirable bulges in clothing and skin irritation, most post-mastectomy patients are not interested in additional surgery.

Objectives: Cryolipolysis is a nonsurgical procedure for fat reduction. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 Apr 2;41(2):441-447. Epub 2017 Feb 2.

Department of Andrology, Kasr El Aini Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, 8th Labib Elbatanoni, Elmanyal, Cairo, Egypt.

Introduction: Hidden penis, inconspicuous and concealed penis are synonyms for the same entity "buried penis" where the penile shaft is hidden below the surface of the prepubic fat to an extent that gives an impression of a short penis, despite corporeal length being normal.

Aim: The aim of our work is the reduction in the amount of the suprapubic fat by liposuction to reveal the buried penis and assess the results, patient satisfaction and possible complications.

Methods: The procedure of suprapubic liposuction was carried out on ten men who were attending the outpatient clinic of Andrology complaining of small-sized penis. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 Feb 28;41(1):102-107. Epub 2016 Dec 28.

Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Rua Tessália Vieira de Camargo, 126, Cidade Universitária "Zeferino Vaz", Cx. Postal 6111, Campinas, SP, CEP 13083-887, Brazil.

Background: Abdominoplasty procedures have been proven highly valuable in promoting better quality of life for post-bariatric surgery patients. The literature reveals that the aspect of the navel is one of the most problematic issues regarding surgical results and many different surgical techniques have been proposed to obtain a satisfactory outcome. However, little is known about patients' preferences regarding these different techniques and their results. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 Jan;139(1):38e-49e

Rennes, Toulouse, and Nancy, France From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hospital Sud, University of Rennes 1; INSERM U917, University of Rennes 1; SITI Laboratory, Etablissement Français du Sang Bretagne, Rennes University Hospital; STROMAlab, UMR5273 CNRS/UPS/EFS, INSERM U1031, and the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Rangueil Hospital; and the Department of Maxillofacial, Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery, Nancy University Hospital.

Background: After bariatric surgery, lifting of the lower body involves a contouring technique used to achieve optimal lower trunk reconstruction. The authors describe an innovative procedure applicable after massive weight loss: the lipo-body lift method. The authors describe their experience with this novel, safe procedure. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 Dec;138(6):1192-1201

Shreveport, La. From The Wall Center for Plastic Surgery.

Background: Separation, aspiration, and fatty equilibration (SAFE) liposuction uses a process approach to body contouring and minimizes injury to surrounding structures. The multistep process allows for (1) fat separation, (2) lipoaspiration, and (3) fat equalization. The purpose of this study was to review both outcomes and complications of primary SAFE liposuction. Read More