Background Widespread adoption of bariatric surgery in the treatment of obesity has led to
greater numbers of patients seeking panniculectomy, including aged patients, who …

Background and Aims: The most effective dissection technique for raising the flap in
abdominoplasty is still controversial, particularly in high-risk massive-weight-loss patients …

Background Complications after body-contouring surgery are a field of great interest.
Recognition of patient-related characteristics contributing to a greater risk for complication is …

Background: After body contouring surgery of the lower trunk (CSLT), the definition, rate (4%–
70%), and documentation of complications vary. Objectives: We analyzed the effect of risk …

Background Although abdominoplasty is a safe and popular surgery, it is associated with a
higher complication rate than other body contouring procedures. Therefore, identifying …

Background: Although age, body mass index (BMI), and major comorbidities were
historically used as predictors of surgical risk, recent literature supports patient frailty as a …

Background Combining abdominoplasty with liposuction is a common practice for optimal
patient aesthetic outcomes. In the past, several practitioners have argued against liposuction …

Background Abdominoplasty is among the most popular aesthetic procedures in plastic
surgery worldwide. Common indications include prior massive weight loss, surgical or not …

Purpose Bariatric surgery is on the rise worldwide. With the desired weight loss after
bariatric surgery, patients frequently develop massive skin flaps resulting in the need of …

Background Body contouring in the postbariatric surgery patient improves quality of life and
daily function. Objectives To determine the risk profile of panniculectomy when performed in …