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Lipoabdominoplasty Patient 2
This 38 year old patient, referred to Dr. Parker by a friend, presented with multiple concerns. She was bothered by her sagging abdominal skin, drooping breasts and loss of waistline. She is 5′4″ tall and weighs 144 pounds. The patient smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day. Dr. Parker performed lipoabdominoplasty, liposuction of the hips and augmentation mastopexy all at one surgery. Though the patient had tried to stop smoking before surgery, this proved difficult for her. Armed with this knowledge, Dr. Parker modified his procedures accordingly. The patient recovered quickly without any complications, whatsoever. She is delighted with her appearance in all areas following surgery. Dr. Parker attributes the excellent, uncomplicated abdominal result in this patient with a smoking history to the principles followed with lipoabdominoplasty.
Lipoabdominoplasty New Jersey
Lipoabdominoplasty is a relatively new procedure that combines aggressive liposuction of the abdomen with many of the principles of a Classic or Traditional Abdominoplasty. The Lipoabdominoplasty procedure begins with liposuction of the entire abdomen. The skin below the umbilicus is excised similar to a classic abdominoplasty, although lymphatic vessels are preserved to minimize postoperative swelling and promote a more rapid recovery from surgery. Next, limited undermining of the upper abdominal skin flap is performed, preserving many blood vessels and nerves to the abdominal wall. The rectus muscles are then plicated. Finally, the upper abdominal flap is advanced and closed with multiple layers of dissolvable sutures that minimize scar tension and postoperative scar spreading. Click to read more about Lipoabdominoplasty New Jersey.
