2007
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2006.05.017
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Patient satisfaction following abdominoplasty: an NHS experience

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“…4)). Similar results regarding thickness of the scar were reported by Bragg et al [11] (Table 2 (Tab. 2), Table 3 (Tab.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
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“…4)). Similar results regarding thickness of the scar were reported by Bragg et al [11] (Table 2 (Tab. 2), Table 3 (Tab.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
“…However, a recent evidence suggested a higher risk of wound infection with the use of metallic staples than sutures and favors the use of sutures to close the wound [11]. …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Patients find that their improved abdominal contour is a favorable trade for the scar. Other studies corroborate high patient satisfaction rates after abdominoplasty, in the range of 75 to 90 percent, 3,12,15,19,33 with a tendency to higher rates when combined with liposuction. 3 The 93.5 percent of patients who would repeat liposuction compares to rates of approximately 80 percent in other series.…”
Section: Results Assessmentmentioning
confidence: 65%
“…While scar formation is affected by a number of patient-specific variables, efforts to minimize scar formation have been motivated by the unpredictability and potential for abnormal scarring. Scar formation can lead to dissatisfaction among patients, including those undergoing elective surgery like abdominoplasties [2,3]. The formation of scars following surgery is therefore of particular interest to plastic surgeons.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%