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<a href="http://doi.org/10.1097/00000637-200104000-00001" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://doi.org/10.1097/00000637-200104000-00001</a>
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357–363
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4
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46
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An outcomes analysis and satisfaction survey of 199 consecutive abdominoplasties.
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Annals of plastic surgery
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2001
2001-04
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*Cosmetic Techniques/adverse effects; *Lipectomy; *Patient Satisfaction; Abdominal Muscles/*surgery; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Diabetes Mellitus; Female; Humans; Hypertension; Male; Middle Aged; Outcome Assessment (Health Care); Reoperation; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors; Smoking
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Hensel J M; Lehman J A Jr; Tantri M P; Parker M G; Wagner D S; Topham N S
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Abdominoplasty is a popular body-contouring procedure. In this study the authors review retrospectively 199 abdominoplasty patients during a 15-year period to identify factors that affect overall outcome. Patients included 190 women and 9 men. The complication rate was 32% with few major complications (1.4%). The revision rate was 43%, and was related to fine-tuning the aesthetic appearance. Patients were divided into four groups based on tobacco use and history of diabetes and hypertension. There was no significant difference in revision rates or major complications between the subgroups. Minor complication rates, however, were significantly higher in smokers and patients with diabetes and/or hypertension. Complication and revision rates in patients undergoing intra-abdominal procedures combined with abdominoplasty were not significantly different from those patients undergoing abdominoplasty alone. A patient survey revealed symptom improvement in 95% of patients. Eighty-six percent of patients were satisfied with their result, and 86% would recommend abdominoplasty to a friend. The authors conclude that abdominoplasty is a safe and satisfying procedure, whether performed alone or in conjunction with another procedure. Patients are pleased with the outcome and have improvement in their symptoms, with minimal health risk. There is, however, a significant incidence of minor complications, related primarily to wound healing. These complications are increased significantly in smokers and patients with diabetes and/or hypertension. Revision rates are not different significantly between the subgroups. When complications do occur or revisions are required, they are minor and managed easily in an office setting.
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<a href="http://doi.org/10.1097/00000637-200104000-00001" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10.1097/00000637-200104000-00001</a>
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*Cosmetic Techniques/adverse effects
*Lipectomy
*Patient Satisfaction
2001
Abdominal Muscles/*surgery
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Annals of plastic surgery
Diabetes Mellitus
Female
Hensel J M
Humans
Hypertension
Lehman J A Jr
Male
Middle Aged
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Parker M G
Reoperation
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Smoking
Tantri M P
Topham N S
Wagner D S