*Results vary
A 36-year-old woman, post-weight loss, presents for abdominoplasty. She had a lap band procedure 15 years ago, resulting in a 34 kg weight loss. Since then, she has had twins, now 2 years old.
Prior to seeking abdominoplasty, the patient underwent liposuction of the abdomen and outer thighs, by another surgeon. Although she was satisfied with the liposuction results, she experienced residual loose skin, which caused functional issues and discomfort, prompting her to seek surgical treatment.
Examination Findings:
The patient exhibited significant loose skin on the anterior abdomen, back, and thighs. A 4 cm diastasis recti was noted on examination, primarily in the lower abdomen.
Surgical Plan:
The surgical plan involved a two-stage circumferential abdominoplasty. The first stage included a full abdominoplasty, followed by a second-stage back lipectomy to complete the circumferential procedure.
Operations Performed:
- Full Abdominoplasty with VASER Liposuction
- Fat Removed via Liposuction: 200 ml
Abdominal Flap Weight:
- Right Side: 503 g
- Left Side: 493 g
Divarication of Rectus Muscles: 4 cm in the lower abdomen repaired
Back Lipectomy (Second Stage of Circumferential Abdominoplasty)
- Date: performed 6 months after initial abdominoplasty
- Fat Removed via Liposuction: 100 ml
- Right Side: Tissue Removed: 674 g
- Left Side: Tissue Removed: 970 g
Images shown 9 months after Full abdominoplasty and 1 months after back lipectomy
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