lipoabdominoplasty
Combined surgical procedure incorporating both liposuction and abdominoplasty techniques for comprehensive abdominal contouring.
Full Definition
An advanced body contouring procedure that combines traditional abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with aggressive liposuction to achieve optimal abdominal and waist contour. This technique involves extensive liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, and back followed by skin and muscle repair typical of abdominoplasty. The combined approach allows for more dramatic body sculpting while maintaining blood supply to the abdominal skin through preservation of perforating vessels. The procedure requires careful patient selection and advanced surgical expertise due to increased technical complexity and potential complications.
Usage
Usage note: One word compound; may be hyphenated as 'lipo-abdominoplasty' in some contexts.
In Context
- "The patient was an ideal candidate for lipoabdominoplasty given her combination of excess skin and adipose tissue." — Pre-operative assessment
- "Lipoabdominoplasty provided comprehensive correction of both skin laxity and contour irregularities." — Post-operative evaluation