Bodycontouring

Focussed ultrasound is capable of heating tissue in small microscopic areas up to 65-70 °C and is a technique that can be used not only for destruction of superficial tissue but also for fat reduction. The focussing of sound waves according to the principle of a bundling of rays is carried out without injury to the skin. The penetration depth of the coagulation depends on the wavelength. Wavelengths that reach penetration depths of 6mm, 9mm and even 13mm and therefore deeper layers of the dermis and fat tissue are new...

BACKGROUND: The available literature on monsplasty remains sparse and most of the reports are limited to the description of one surgical technique, with limited to no post-operative data. This study aims to describe a reproducible monsplasty surgical technique and to analyze the post-operative functional and esthetic outcomes. METHODS: Patients with at least grade 2 mons pubis ptosis were included in the study and observed for 3 months. Pre- versus post-operative analysis included body image, psychological function, sexual function, urinary function, hygiene maintenance of the pubic area, and post-operative complications...

One of the most important parts of result evaluation in plastic surgery, especially postbariatric and body-contouring surgery, is the appraisal of changes in patients' quality of life after treatment. Standardised assessments of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are indispensable.BODY-Q (A. Klassen et al.) is a multifaceted, valid PRO instrument comprising a total of 26 scales for the evaluation of multiple factors of everyday life in order to quantify well-being, satisfaction and functionality. Each scale contains 4-10 statements, which have to be rated by patients...

INTRODUCTION: Thighplasty is a common bodycontouring procedure, but also associated with a high complication rate. The purpose of this study was to access the outcome of the medial horizontal thigh lift as it is a common surgical technique regarding thigh deformity correction performed at the authors' department. Surgical keysteps, clinical applications, advantages and disadvantages of the procedure are shown. Postoperative evaluation took place with special focus on individual patient satisfaction...

BACKGROUND: The superficial fascia of the lower trunk has been described in its functional importance as a lifting layer by Lockwood in the early 1990s. Preparation more superficially is supposed to reduce the rate of seroma formation in abdominoplasty procedures. Using the superficial fascia in circumferential bodycontouring procedures of the lower trunk is assumed to combine these benefits. METHODS: Between November 2008 and April 2010, 50 patients were scheduled for circumferential superficial fascia lifting of the lower trunk at our department...

The cross-sections displayed by computed tomography are an ideal basis for radiotherapy planning because the bodycontour, tumour target and adjacent normal tissues are accurately visualized. Using this format, dose distribution plans can be computed using an integrated radiotherapy planning system and these techniques make an important contribution to the management of many tumours. With an estimated improvement in cure rate of 4.5% and cost-effective factors of 5.0 (Netherlands) and 3.3 (United Kingdom), CT-assisted radiotherapy planning appears to be a worthwhile procedure...