Lipoabdominoplasty with Anatomical Definition.

Background: In the past two decades, lipoabdominoplasty has increased in popularity worldwide, presenting low rates of complications and morbidity when the proper surgical steps are followed. The authors present an update of the lipoabdominoplasty technique with the addition of an abdominal definition and standardized steps for its safe execution, an initial personal experience with the procedure that improves the aesthetic results.

Methods: Anatomical limits are described for preoperative markings for selective liposuction with abdominal definition.

Lipoabdominoplasty with Anatomic Definition: An Evolution on Saldanha's Technique.

Lipoabdominoplasty is one of the most frequent abdominal body contouring procedures performed today. It guarantees a safe combination of abdominoplasty and liposuction while minimizing the risk of ischemic flap complications. This is because of the limited undermining performed and the liposuction adjunct, both of which minimize perforator injury.