Type of Surgery
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Last updated: 11/24/2009
PERIODICALS
Hensel, J. M., J. A. Lehman, M. P. Tantri, M. G. Parker, D. S. Wagner, and N. S. Topham. "An Outcomes Analysis and Satisfaction Surgery of 199 Consecutive Abdominoplasties."Annals of Plastic Surgery, 46, no....
4 (April 1, 2001): 357–63.
Vastine, V. L., et al. "Wound Complications of Abdominoplasty in Obese Patients."Annals of Plastic Surgery, 41, no. 1 (January 1, 1999): 34–9.
ORGANIZATIONS
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. 737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 820, Chicago, IL 60611. (312) 981-6760.
American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. 7 Penn Center, Suite 400, 1635 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103-2204. (215) 587-9322.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 444 E. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005. (888) 4-PLASTIC.
OTHER
"2001 Statistics."American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2003 [cited April 8, 2003].
"Abdominoplasty."American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2003 [cited April 8, 2003].
Gallagher, Susan. "Panniculectomy: Implications for Care."Perspectives in Nursing, 2003 [cited April 8, 2003].
"Training Requirements."American Board of Plastic Surgery, July 2002 [cited April 8, 2003].
"Tummy Tuck."The American Society for Aesthetic PlasticSurgery, 2000 [cited April 8, 2003].
Zenn, Michael R. "Breast Reconstruction: TRAM, Unipedicled."eMedicine, December 13, 2001 [cited April 8, 2003].
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This video provides a detailed description of different bariatric surgeries used to treat obesity. It describes gastric bypass surgery and lap banding with an overview of the current trends towards a laparoscopic approach. A discussion of patient selection and bariatric surgery cost is also shown.
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery. Portions of the lower abdominal tissues have been removed and the navel repositioned. The remaining skin flaps will be sutured. (Photography by MM Michele Del Guercio. Reproduced by permission.)
In an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, an incision is made in the abdomen (usually from hip bone to hip bone). Excess skin and fat is removed (B). The muscles may be tightened (C). The navel will be placed into the proper position (D), and the major incision closed beneath it. (Illustration by GGS Inc.)
Other Information
Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgery procedure to reshape and firm the abdomen. It involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. This type of surgery is usually sought by woman (who are not considering having any or more children) and individuals who have abdominal fat deposits which do not respond well to diet and exercise.
From http://www.doctorslounge.com/surgery/procedures/abdominoplasty.htm
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