Pharmacophore an International Research Journal
Background: Abdominoplasty is one of the commonly used methods to correct the skin excess after rapid weight reduction, especially in post-partum women. This technique is different from lipoplasty, where only a zed localized part of the body is contoured surgically. Abdominoplasty has multiple types and is often known as a “tummy tuck” procedure, an accurate term for its purpose. Objectives: Techniques have been developed in the cosmetic field, and a combination of abdominoplasty with them is possible and the main example of this is liposuction. When combined, the operation is commonly referred to as lipoabdominoplasty. Therefore, in this paper, we will review abdominoplasty, indications, complications, and management in the common practice. Methodology: PubMed database was used for articles selection, from where papers were obtained and reviewed on the topic of abdominoplasty. Review: Abdominoplasty has been developed as all surgeries but the aim has remained the same. All different techniques will share three main features including limited dissection of the abdominal flap, plication of the fascia (rectus abdominis), and resection of the skin and subdermal tissue till the fascia of Scarpa. Therefore, abdominoplasty is not a liposuction, the difference is that liposuction is not restricted to the stomach and this latter procedure focuses more on general contour rather than skin excess or stretched musculature. Conclusion: In conclusion, the choice of an abdominoplasty approach is multifactorial, and often a multi-specialty approach is needed. This is especially the case in bariatric surgery combined with abdominoplasty.
