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01-02-2022 | Wound Dehiscence | Original Article
Vertical Medial Thigh Lift with the ‘Anchor L Liposculpture’ Technique in Massive Weight Loss Patients: Preliminary results
Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery | Issue 1/2022
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Background
Among all post bariatric surgical procedures, vertical thigh lift has the highest complication rates. Many modifications have been described to achieve better aesthetic results and decrease complication rates. The study aimed to present ‘’Anchor L Liposculpture Technique’’ and discuss the results in the light of current literature.
Method
Between 2016 and 2020, 33 patients were operated with the Anchor L Liposculpture technique. In this technique, liposuction is performed similarly with the other techniques, but the liposuction area is not extended to posterior or anterior compartments to prevent complications. The technique also used a deepithelized flap to anchor the superficial fascial system to the pubic arch periosteum. The patients’ characteristics (age, sex, body mass index, smoking history, amount of weight loss, comorbidities) volume of liposuction and postoperative complications were recorded. Results were compared between uncomplicated (group A) and complicated patients (group B).
Result
Six (n=6, %18.2) out of 33 patients experienced complications (Group B). There were no major complication. The most common complications are wound dehiscence (n = 2) and lymphocele (n = 2). All complication cases managed conservatively. Age and amount of liposuction were found to be statistically associated with increased complications. Other comparisons between group A and B did not show any significant difference. Scar migration was not observed in any patient during follow-up.
Conclusion
Anchor L Liposculpture technique is an easy-to-apply and reliable technique aimed better surgical results and lower complication rates. Surgeons especially at beginning of the learning curve or who experienced high complication rates can utilize this technique.
Level of Evidence IV
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