Comparison Between Abdominoplasty Assisted by Liposuction Utilizing Classical (U) Incision Versus (W) Incision: A Randomized Controlled Study

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Abstract Background Traditional abdominoplasty techniques, which use primarily transverse incisions, seem to be most beneficial for those patients whose abdominal contour is relatively normal with only a minimal to moderate amount of flaccid skin. Objective The aim of the study was to compare between the results of two different incisions used in abdominoplasty with liposuction, and to detect the morbidities and complications which may occur after the surgical procedures such as Aesthetic complication which occured in the form of asymmetry, dog ears, residual deformity, unsatisfactory umbilicus and unsatisfactory scarring (widened, thickened, hypertrophic or keloid) and Non-aesthetic complications which occurred in the form of seroma, wound infection, partial skin necrosis, and wound dehiscence. In addition to comparing the aesthetic outcome and patient satisfaction. Patients and Methods The contour of the abdomen is the backbone of body contouring surgery. Patients usually seek abdominoplasty for abdominal wall laxity, excess skin, striae, or diastasis of the rectus muscles. The inevitable end scar must be invisible as possible, symmetrical, and located in regions covered with the minimal clothing. The study included 30 patients divided into 2 groups (A) & (B) each group consist of 15 patients. This study was a prospective comparative study between Classic (U) incision abdominoplasty and (W) incision abdominoplasty; Group (A) undergone Classic (U) incision abdominoplasty, and Group (B) undergone (W) incision abdominoplasty. Results: received from both groups were compared to each other and the collected results were evaluated, and subjected to statistical analysis . Patient satisfaction was assessed by direct patient questioning and included subjective and objective feedback on the overall satisfaction following abdominoplasty, areas of dissatisfaction and patients satisfaction post different types of abdominoplasty. Conclusion Abdominoplasty with Liposuction provide high levels of patient satisfaction. The combined procedure is similar in discomfort level to abdominoplasty alone and produces the highest level of patient satisfaction and the patient satisfaction represents a golden goal in the practical work.