Aesthetic efficacy and safety: Abdominoplasty as a single procedure vs. Mommy Makeover - A comparative study [Conference Winner Abstract]

Abstract

Introduction Aesthetic surgery, particularly abdominoplasty (AP), has gained considerable popularity in recent years as individuals seek to enhance their physical appearance and reclaim a sense of body confidence after pregnancy or weight loss (1). AP enhances the appearance of the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat while also tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall. The Mommy Makeover (MM), which usually combines AP with breast reshaping and liposuction, is becoming very popular among women to help reshape their bodies (2). Therefore, an occasional inquiry arises as to the viability of opting for a complex procedure when the predominant issue entails diastasis of the recti abdominis (DRA) and excess abdominal skin (3). Notably, a restricted number of studies have explored this issue; however, literature debates persist regarding the safety and aesthetic outcomes in patients undergoing combined procedures (4). [...].