Carbon dioxide laser in abdominoplasty

Danilin N.A.; Baranov A.V.; Marinicheva I.G.; Kurdyaev I.V.; Ganshin I.B.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/plast.hirurgia202502183

Danilin N.A.

Skobelkin Scientific Practical Center of Laser Medicine;
Medlaz NJSC

ORCID: 0000-0003-2937-8173

Baranov A.V.

Skobelkin Scientific Practical Center of Laser Medicine

SPIN RSCI: 8168-3700
Scopus AuthorID: 56045707600
ORCID: 0000-0002-7995-758X

Marinicheva I.G.

Medlaz NJSC;
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University;
Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia

ORCID: 0000-0001-8660-7783

Kurdyaev I.V.

Skobelkin Scientific Practical Center of Laser Medicine

ORCID: 0000-0002-6045-4456

Ganshin I.B.

Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia

ORCID: 0000-0001-5766-9416

Carbon dioxide laser in abdominoplasty

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Danilin N.A., Baranov A.V., Marinicheva I.G., Kurdyaev I.V., Ganshin I.B.

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Journal: Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2025;(2): 83‑88

DOI: 10.17116/plast.hirurgia202502183

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Danilin NA, Baranov AV, Marinicheva IG, Kurdyaev IV, Ganshin IB. Carbon dioxide laser in abdominoplasty. Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2025;(2):83‑88. (In Russ., In Engl.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/plast.hirurgia202502183

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INTRODUCTION

Abdominoplasty is one of the most popular plastic surgeries. However, it is associated with multiple complications compared to other surgical interventions. This is due to significant tissue damage. Consequently, high-energy lasers are potentially perspective for abdominoplasty to reduce traumatic impact.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

The authors compared abdominoplasty using high-energy CO₂ laser in 35 patients and control group of 34 patients (diathermocoagulation).

RESULTS

Laser flap dissection followed by treatment with defocused laser significantly reduced the risk of postoperative seroma from 26.5% to 8.6% (p=0.050) and hematoma from 8.8% to 2.9% (p=0.289). There were no cases of skin necrosis (p=0.072). This technique also reduces exudation and provides postoperative wound drainage within 24 hours in 94.3% of patients.

CONCLUSION

The promising results of high-energy lasers suggest their application in abdominoplasty for medical centers equipped with necessary technologies.

Keywords:

abdominoplasty

high-energy laser

diathermocoagulation

Authors:

Danilin N.A.

Skobelkin Scientific Practical Center of Laser Medicine;
Medlaz NJSC

ORCID: 0000-0003-2937-8173

Baranov A.V.

Skobelkin Scientific Practical Center of Laser Medicine

SPIN RSCI: 8168-3700
Scopus AuthorID: 56045707600
ORCID: 0000-0002-7995-758X

Marinicheva I.G.

Medlaz NJSC;
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University;
Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia

ORCID: 0000-0001-8660-7783

Kurdyaev I.V.

Skobelkin Scientific Practical Center of Laser Medicine

ORCID: 0000-0002-6045-4456

Ganshin I.B.

Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia

ORCID: 0000-0001-5766-9416

Received:

12.09.2024

Accepted:

11.10.2024

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