Editorial Comment on “High Tension Abdominoplasty 2.0”
As the readers will see throughout this issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery on abdominoplasty, some of the basic tenets of Dr Rosenfield’s technique (as with all the other techniques…
General Surgery
Traditional Abdominoplasty
The introduction of liposuction in the 1980s permanently altered the landscape of body contour surgery. The abdomen became a ‘‘group’’ of contour procedures that were referred to as the abdominolipoplasty…
Editorial Comment on “Traditional Abdominoplasty”
Dr Alan Matarasso is obviously a very experienced master plastic surgeon whose article on “Traditional Abdominoplasty” in this issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery covers a wide range of presenting…
Anatomic Considerations in Abdominoplasty
Knowledge of abdominal anatomy is key to achieving optimal results in abdominoplasty. With adequate knowledge of the anatomy, the surgeon can tailor his or her techniques to fit the needs…
Perforator Flaps and Supermicrosurgery
The introduction of supermicrosurgery, which allows the anastomosis of smaller caliber vessels and microvascular dissection of vessels ranging from 0.3 to 0.8 mm in diameter, has led to the development…
Versatility of the Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Flap
The pedicled anterolateral thigh flap is a useful addition to our armamentarium. It provides excellent cover for defects in the lower abdomen, pelvis, and perineum. It also has the added…
Perforator Flaps in Breast Reconstruction
Patients are well informed and seek autogenous breast reconstruction. The motivating factors include a preference for autologous tissue reconstruction and the complementary improvement in body contour, safety concerns surrounding implants,…
Pedicled Perforator Flaps in the Trunk
Trunk defects can be approached through a multitude of regional flaps that can be harvested from the shoulder girdle, the epigastric axis, the paraspinal region, or the pelvic girdle. The…
Perforator Flaps in the Upper Extremity
Perforator flaps are frequently used for defect coverage for the whole body. There are strong indications for the use of perforator flaps in the upper extremity. This article demonstrates the…
The Integration of Muscle Perforator Flaps into a Community-Based Private Practice
Over the past decade, muscle perforator flaps have proven their versatility as another important option when a soft tissue flap is essential. Valuable as either local or free flaps, these…
