Mini-abdominoplasty

Abstract

Patients with contour irregularities of the abdominal wall present with varied histories and varied physical fi ndings. Some patients have had a massive weight loss from bariatric surgery or non-surgical efforts. Others have had more modest weight loss, while many have had changes of weight and skin quality related to changes from aging, pregnancy, and childbirth. Therefore, each patient needs to be carefully assessed, and based on the characteristics of each individual, the proper type of contouring procedure can be provided [ 1 ]. The assessment must evaluate the component irregularities of the abdominal wall which consist of varying degrees of adiposity, loose or redundant skin, and laxity of the musculofascial units [ 2 ].