Optimization of the Results in Abdominoplasty after Massive Weight Loss

El Nahass, Mohamed Naeem; Saber, Ahmed Fergany; Taalab, Ahmed Abdelaziz; Kishk, Tarek Fouad Abdel Hamid

doi:10.21608/ejprs.2020.113508

Optimization of the Results in Abdominoplasty after Massive Weight Loss

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

The Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt

10.21608/ejprs.2020.113508

Abstract

Objectives: Assess different modalities and techniques of
abdominoplasty post weight loss and post bariatric patients
to enhance the results and achieve more cosmetic contouring
with less complications.
Subjects and Methods: This study included 21 patients
by different modalities and trends abdominoplasties in post
weight loss and bariatric surgery were performed in Plastic
Surgery Department - Shebin El-Kom Teaching Hospital and
Menoufia University from January 2017–September 2019.
Results: Patients' expectations and satisfaction were varied
but in most of situations, patients find their expectation right.
All those who think they 'might' have excellent outcome
subjectively have an excellent outcome beside 3 patients
thought the outcome may be 'very good'. Only one patient
had unsatisfied outcome after 'very good' expectation. So the
total number of constant impressions were 16/21 (76.1%)
while 5/21 (23.9%) of impressions had different opinions.
Generally, comparing both outcomes by Wilcoxon rankedsum
test, there were no statistically significant difference
between both groups of outcomes.
There were only 3/21 (14.28%) cases developed complications
in our study. These complications were seroma (2
cases) and wound infection (one case).
Conclusion: After measuring patient's satisfaction, abdominal
girths and complication rate, abdominoplasty was
safe and effective maneuver for abdominal contouring with
good patient selection.

Keywords

Main Subjects

Aesthetics

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