Chapter 24 Endoscopic plication techniques for the treatment of abdominal contour Ana Z.D. Badin, Lea M. Moraes Key Points • Indications • Diastasis of rectus abdominis muscle • Abdominal hernias…
Chapter 55 Staging and combining procedures J. Peter Rubin, Jennifer Capla Key Points • Patient selection with specific attention to weight loss history, medical status, and nutritional assessment is the…
Chapter 30 Combining abdominal contouring with hernia repair Oscar Ramirez Key Points • The optimal preoperative management that will improve outcomes and prevent complications is outlined. • The technique of…
Chapter 21 Classic abdominoplasty with adhesion tension sutures Ricardo Baroudi Key Points • The classic abdominoplasty which encompasses excision of excess skin and abdominal wall tightening offers excellent surgical outcomes…
Chapter 48 Minimal scar breast augmentation using autologous fat grafting Kotaro Yoshimura, Noriyuki Aoi, Hitomi Eto, Kentaro Doi, Harunosuke Kato Key Points • Moderate augmentation (100–200 ml) of the breast is…
Chapter 37 Autologous gluteal augmentation with mid-pedicle superior pole perforator flaps Cassio Eduardo Raposo-Amaral Key Points • Brief review of surgical techniques for gluteal augmentation. • Explanation of the details…
Chapter 26 Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty including mons contouring Joseph P. Hunstad, Bill G. Kortesis, Christopher D. Knotts Key Points • Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty addresses the vertical skin excess normally addressed with classic…
Chapter 27 Panniculectomy in patients with super obesity Dirk F. Richter, Hermann Lampe, Marianne Wolters Key Points • Strict indication for patient selection according to the Igwe Grades 4–5. •…
Chapter 49 Principles of new invasive modalities Barry E. DiBernardo, Jason N. Pozner Key Points • Use in patients who have mild to moderate skin laxity. • Use in patients…
Chapter 44 Lipoplasty – history and principles Peter B. Fodor Key Points • Proper patient selection involves careful assessment of anatomic deformities and medical profile; lower BMI patients are generally…
