Aesthetic Surgery of the Abdominal Wall

2005, XII, 236 p. 398 illus., 348 in colour., Hardcover

About this book

This book provides complete coverage of the treatment of aesthetic problems of the abdominal wall, with contributions
from noted authorities in the field of cosmetic surgery and its techniques. Emphasis is placed on the variety of
techniques used for liposuction of the abdominal wall and abdominoplasty. There are chapters on anesthesia including
tumescent local anesthesia, sedation, and general anesthesia, on the avoidance and treatment of complications
of abdominoplasty and liposuction, and on medical legal aspects of the surgery. Both novice and experienced abdominal
wall surgeons will find the book an invaluable aid in learning the proper techniques for performing aesthetic surgery
on the abdominal wall by understanding the techniques and pitfalls of the procedures and their complications.

Keywords:
Abdominal Liposuction
Abdominal Wall
Abdominoplasty
Aesthetic Surgery

Introduction.- Anatomy of the Abdominal Wall.- Anesthesia for Liposuction and Abdominoplasty.- Tumescent Anesthesia for
Abdominal Liposuction.- History of Abdominoplasty.- Patient Consultation and Instructions for Abdominoplasty.-
Classification of Abdominal Wall Laxity and Patient Selection.- Mini Abdominoplasty.- Full Abdominoplasty.- Personal
Approach to Aesthetic Abdominal Deformities.- Abdominoplasty Technique by Oscar Ramirez.- Horseshoe Abdominoplasty.-
The Umbilical Approach in Aesthetic Abdominal Surgery.- Abdominoplasty with only Cutaneous Resection and without
Deep Detachment.- Endoscopic Abdominoplasty.- Umbilical Reconstruction in Abdominoplasty.- Prevention and Management of
Complications of Abdominoplasty.- Avoiding Necrosis Following Abdominoplasty.- History of Liposuction.- Patient
Consultation and Instructions for Liposuction.- Vibrotumescent Liposuction of the Abdominal Wall.- Syringe
Liposculpture of the Abdomen.- Large Volume Liposuction of the Abdomen.- Liposuction with Abdominoplasty.- Large
Volume Liposuction and Abdominoplasty.- Prevention and Treatment of Complications of Liposuction.- Thromboembolic
Disorders.- Medical Legal Aspects of Aesthetic Surgery of the Abdominal Wall.