Traditional Abdominoplasty (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the evolution of abdominoplasty, emphasizing its historical significance as an aesthetic procedure and the transformative impact of liposuction. It highlights the classification system for abdominal contour procedures, examining the standard abdominoplasty and its variations, including lipoabdominoplasty. The text notes trends in surgical approaches, particularly the challenges posed by excess skin in post-bariatric patients, and addresses the common conditions treated through abdominoplasty. The focus is on the technical aspects of the surgery and the aesthetic expectations of patients.