Female Finesse: High Definition Abdominal Contouring (Featuring Italy, United States) | Global Partners Webinar Series-Global Partners Webinar 04-10-2025

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This ASPS Global Webinar features Dr. Giulio Tarantino, Dr. Alan Matarazzo, Dr. Stephen Williams, and Dr. Arthur Yu discussing techniques in high-definition abdominal contouring in plastic surgery. Dr. Tarantino, a plastic surgery resident, highlights the international participation in the webinar and promotes upcoming events like the Plastic Surgery Meeting in New Orleans. Dr. Matarazzo introduces the speakers, emphasizing their significant contributions to the field. <br /><br />Dr. Williams presents on abdominal contouring, focusing on advancements from traditional techniques to more aggressive, high-definition methods using VASER technology and post-operative management involving foam compression. He emphasizes patient-specific approaches and postoperative care, sharing success stories that highlight improved aesthetic outcomes through meticulous surgical technique and enhanced recovery protocols.<br /><br />Dr. Yu discusses the integration of PDO threads for enhancing and maintaining results in abdominal contouring. He explains his technique of placing these threads subdermally to elevate the abdomen and improve the umbilicus position without the need for a tummy tuck. Dr. Yu showcases cases where he successfully used this method, significantly reducing the need for invasive abdominal surgeries in selected patients.<br /><br />Both speakers advocate for careful integration of new techniques and emphasize the importance of understanding anatomical and technical limits. The session concludes with a Q&A, where both experts offer insights on maintaining excellence in surgical practices and patient care, particularly advising young surgeons to gradually incorporate new methodologies while continuing to learn from reputable sources and experiences.

Keywords

high-definition abdominal contouring

plastic surgery

VASER technology

post-operative management

PDO threads

non-invasive techniques

surgical techniques

patient-specific approaches

aesthetic outcomes

Plastic Surgery Meeting