Summary
Body contour surgery is in continuous evolution in an attempt to offer better aesthetic
results. With greater understanding of the superficial fascial system of the trunk,
various suspension procedures have been devised which use the fascial system as an
adjunct to complement traditional abdominoplasty techniques. We present a simple technical
refinement to the traditional abdominoplasty which uses the superficial fascial system
to tighten the flanks and concomitantly shortens the final scar: the differential
fascial glide. In this technique the superficial fascia is dissected as a separate
layer from the abdominal flap and suspended in an oblique direction towards the midline
whilst the abdominal flap is pulled in a downward and lateral direction, thus creating
two opposing vectors of pull. This simple technique results in improved flank contour
and a shorter scar in patients undergoing classic abdominoplasty.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: March 19, 2007
Accepted:
October 22,
2006
Received:
June 29,
2006
Footnotes
☆Financial disclosure:
☆The authors do not have any financial or commercial interest in this study.
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Copyright
© 2007 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
