EVALUATION OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SCARPA`S FASCIA PRESERVATION IN ABDOMINOPLASTY

Abstract

Apdomenoplasty is one of the most common plastic surgical procedures which are performed. Despite being considered a safe procedure, abdominoplasty (Like other operations) is not free of complications. Postoperative seroma formation remains the most frequent complication following an abdominoplasty procedure. Researches described a superficial and deep compartment in the lower abdominal wall separated by Scarpa fascia. Preservation of this fascial plane has been suggested as a way to lower the complication rate associated with conventional abdominoplasty which called (Preservation of scarpa's fascia abdominoplasty). Researches described the great effect of preservating Scarpa Fascia during a full abdominoplasty on decreasing the postoperative complications and seroma formation. So, preservation of Scarpa fascia during abdominoplasty has a beneficial effect on patient recovery, reducing total drain output, time to drain removal and hospital stay, thus decreasing the risk of seroma formation and postoperative complications.