Background: Postoperative seroma formation remains the most frequent complication after full abdominoplasty. This study aimed to evaluate postoperatively the formation of a minor seroma when the superficial fascia is used for preparation.
Methods: The study enrolled 50 patients who underwent a full abdominoplasty with umbilicus transposition between February 2008 and February 2010. The patients were alternated to the scarpa group or the rectus group.
Results: The two groups differed in terms of postoperative seroma formation and amount of average drain output.
Conclusion: Scarpa fascia preservation seems to reduce postoperative seroma formation. The mechanism of the decreased fluid collection is not clear and needs further investigation.
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