Lipoabdomonoplasty has been advocated by Avelar and Saldanha, a technique which has modernized the conventional abdominoplasty that saw few modifications in the last 50 years. Lipoabdominoplasty is based on three basic points: a) dissection through liposuction; b) preservation of Scarpa’s fascia and deep fat of lower abdomen; and c) narrow undermining on the midline for plication.
A large number of patients were not good candidates for the lipoabdominoplasty protocol, because many of them have mild skin flaccidity in the abdomen, partial rectus diastasis and high position of belly button. For these patients, Novaes and Ribeiro, created a new classification, as shown in this lecture. This personal evolution can reduce flap necrosis, seromas, and hematomas, with faster recovery time.
. Keywords: Cosmetic; Abdominoplasty; Body contouring; Liposuction
