Plastic surgeon in private practice in Arcadia, CA, USA.
Aesthet Surg J. 2023 May 15;43(6):NP413-NP423. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjac232.
Abdominal high-definition liposuction has been practiced for many years. However, problems such as low-lying, "sad-looking" umbilici and lower abdominal "pooches" remain unresolved. Additionally, the waistline, as the pivotal point connecting the chest and hips, deserves more attention and improvement.
The aim of this study was to use polydioxanone (PDO) threads after liposuction: (1) to improve the shape and position of the umbilicus permanently; (2) to tighten the lower abdomen permanently; and (3) to redefine "high-definition" liposuction.
All patients underwent high-definition liposuction of the abdomen and waist. After liposuction, bidirectional, barbed PDO threads were placed in the upper central abdomen. The threads were pulled to cinch the upper abdominal skin and then tied. The resulting umbilicus elevation was measured for up to 12 months. Higher waistlines were also created to match higher-positioned umbilici.
Fifty-two female subjects were included. The range of umbilicus elevation at 12 months was 0.8 to 3.6 cm. Most umbilici were converted to vertical orientation, and lower abdomens became lengthened, flattened, and tightened. Moreover, the enhanced waistlines and body curves created better body proportions.
This technique results in permanent elevation and shape enhancement of both umbilicus and lower abdomen. In addition, because the umbilicus is raised, a higher waistline can be created without any discordance, making the lower limbs appear longer. Overall, the maneuvers contributed to the restoration/rejuvenation of the abdomen and created a better overall body shape and proportion.
腹部高清吸脂术已经实施了多年。然而，仍然存在一些问题，如低位、“愁眉苦脸”的脐部和下腹部“赘肉”。此外，腰部作为连接胸部和臀部的关键部位，需要更多的关注和改善。
本研究旨在使用聚二氧环己酮（PDO）线进行吸脂术后：（1）永久改善脐部的形状和位置；（2）永久收紧下腹；（3）重新定义“高清”吸脂术。
所有患者均接受腹部和腰部高清吸脂术。吸脂术后，在中上腹部放置双向带倒刺的 PDO 线。将线拉紧，收紧上腹部皮肤，然后打结。测量脐部抬高的高度，最长可达 12 个月。更高的腰线也被创造出来，以匹配更高位置的脐部。
52 名女性患者被纳入研究。12 个月时脐部抬高的范围为 0.8 至 3.6 厘米。大多数脐部转为垂直方向，下腹变长、变平、收紧。此外，增强的腰线和身体曲线创造了更好的身体比例。
该技术可永久抬高和改善脐部和下腹的形状。此外，由于脐部抬高，可以创造更高的腰线而不会不协调，使下肢看起来更长。总的来说，这些操作有助于恢复/焕发腹部活力，并创造更好的整体身体形状和比例。
