Aesthetic Surgery of the Abdominal Wall

Covering the treatment of aesthetic problems of the abdominal wall, this book emphasises the techniques used for liposuction of the abdominal wall and abdominoplasty. It contains chapters on anesthesia including tumescent local anesthesia, sedation, and general anesthesia, on the avoidance and treatment of complications, and on aspects of surgery.

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.

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.