Periumbilical Perforator-Sparing Abdominoplasty in Patients With Abdominal Scars.

Abdominoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures. Patients who undergo abdominoplasties with abdominal scars are at an increased risk for skin necrosis and wound breakdown. To prevent further disruption of vascularity, the dissection and mobilization is often limited resulting in a suboptimal esthetic result.

Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction in Patients With Previous Bariatric Surgery: Is It Safe and Feasible?

Background: Obesity is widely recognized as a major health concern and a leading cause of preventable death. The correlation between obesity and breast cancer has been thoroughly described by several authors. Bariatric surgery is often associated with redundant abdominal tissue, often leading patients to consider body-contouring procedures.

Delayed Mammoplasty with Silicone Gel Implants following DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction.

Unlabelled: The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap is a state-of-the-art option for breast reconstruction. However, thin patients with medium- to large-size native breasts are not ideal candidates due to the limited amount of available tissue. We reviewed our experience utilizing the DIEP flap in combination with prosthetic implants.