Aesthetic Surgery of the Abdominal Wall

Melvin A. Shiffman is one of the world's foremost authorities in cosmetic surgery, and former editor-in-chief of both the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. He is the recipient of many honors and the author of numerous journal articles and other publications in the field.

Introduction.- Anatomy of the Abdominal Wall.- Anesthesia for Liposuction and Abdominoplasty.- Tumescent Anesthesia for Abdominal Liposuction.- History of Abdominoplasty.- Patient Consultation and Instructions for Abdominoplasty.- Classification of Abdominal Wall Laxity and Patient Selection.- Mini Abdominoplasty.- Full Abdominoplasty.- Personal Approach to Aesthetic Abdominal Deformities.- Abdominoplasty Technique by Oscar Ramirez.- Horseshoe Abdominoplasty.- The Umbilical Approach in Aesthetic Abdominal Surgery.- Abdominoplasty with only Cutaneous Resection and without Deep Detachment.- Endoscopic Abdominoplasty.- Umbilical Reconstruction in Abdominoplasty.- Prevention and Management of Complications of Abdominoplasty.- Avoiding Necrosis Following Abdominoplasty.- History of Liposuction.- Patient Consultation and Instructions for Liposuction.- Vibrotumescent Liposuction of the Abdominal Wall.- Syringe Liposculpture of the Abdomen.- Large Volume Liposuction of the Abdomen.- Liposuction with Abdominoplasty.- Large Volume Liposuction and Abdominoplasty.- Prevention and Treatment of Complications of Liposuction.- Thromboembolic Disorders.- Medical Legal Aspects of Aesthetic Surgery of the Abdominal Wall.