Francisco Mendonca De Albuquerque, Claretian Medical School of Rio Claro, Brazil

Francisco Mendonca De Albuquerque

Claretian Medical School of Rio Claro, Brazil

Presentation Title:

Anchor Lipoabdominoplasty

Abstract

Morbid obesity is characterized by the accumulation of adipose tissues distributed heterogeneously throughout the body, and gastroplasty is the latest method of surgical treatment. After considerable weight loss, patients present with excess skin under which secretionsaccumulate, increasing susceptibility for skin infections, which can be minimized with dermolipectomy. Herein, we describe the anchor lipoabdominoplasty technique, adapting the principles of reduced flap detachment, abdominal and flank liposuctions, and preservation of the infraumbilical Scarpa’s fascia associated with the preoperative fleur- de-lis marking. The technique was used for seventeen patients, including sixteen women and one man, with late postoperative gastroplasty, aged 35–66 years in the period from January 2018 to June 2019. The patients presented with normal preoperative testing, satisfactory clinical conditions, and body mass index scores less than 30 kg/m2. In the present case series, one patient had umbilical cord remnant epidermolysis; all patients had edema and ecchymosis; and one patient had seroma on postoperative day 13. Hematoma, necrosis, infection, wound dehiscence, or thromboembolic events were not observed in any patient. The technique is safe and effective in the treatment of patients with abdominal excess skin, improving their body contour. However, longer postoperative follow-up periods and more cases are necessary to better measure the results and incidence of complications.

Biography

Francisco Mendonca de Albuquerque is a plastic Surgeon with a specialist title from the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery and the Brazilian Medical Association, Full Member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery, Adjunct Member of the Brazilian College of Surgeons, Member of the Brazilian Association of Hair Restoration Surgery, International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. His work motto is to bring the best version of himself to the patient, always guided by ethics, trust and seriousness. He applies the most modern techniques, materials and knowledge gained in courses, workshops and conferences in Brazil and around the world. Bodytite® / LipoHD Technology.