Book Description

This book provides complete coverage of the treatment of aesthetic problems of the abdominal wall, with contributions from noted authorities in the field of cosmetic surgery and its techniques. Emphasis is placed on the variety of techniques used for liposuction of the abdominal wall and abdominoplasty. There are chapters on anesthesia including tumescent local anesthesia, sedation, and general anesthesia, on the avoidance and treatment of complications of abdominoplasty and liposuction, and on medical legal aspects of the surgery. Both novice and experienced abdominal wall surgeons will find the book an invaluable aid in learning the proper techniques for performing aesthetic surgery on the abdominal wall by understanding the techniques and pitfalls of the procedures and their complications.

Introduction
Preface
1 Anatomy of the abdominal wall 1
2 Anesthesia for liposuction and abdominoplasty 29
3 Tumescent anesthesia for abdominal liposuction 55
4 Abdominoplasty history and techniques 62
5 Patient consultation and instructions for abdominoplasty 67
6 Abdominolipoplasty : classification and patient selection 70
7 Mini abdominoplasty 87
8 Full abdominoplasty 94
9 Personal approach to aesthetic abdominal deformities 102
10 Abdominoplasty techniques : a personal approach 115
11 Horseshoe abdominoplasty 121
12 Umbilical approach in aesthetic abdominal surgery 130
13 Abdominoplasty with only cutaneous resection and without deep detachment 134
14 Endoscopic intracorporeal abdominoplasty 138
15 Umbilical reconstruction in abdominoplasty 146
16 Prevention and management of abdominoplasty complications 150
17 Avoiding abdominal wall necrosis in abdominoplasty 155
18 History of liposuction 160
19 Patient consultation and instructions for liposuction 162
20 Vibrotumescent liposuction of the abdominal wall 177
21 Syringe liposculpture of the abdomen 182
22 Megaliposculpture and therapeutic megaliposculpture 186
23 Liposuction of the abdominal wall followed by abdominoplasty 195
24 Extensive abdominoplasty and large volume liposuction 201
25 Prevention and treatment of liposuction complications 215
26 Guidelines for the prevention of thromboembolism 221
27 Medical legal aspects of aesthetic surgery of the abdominal wall 223