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ArticleCase reports in plastic surgery & hand surgery2025

Evaluation of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy dressing in the management of mommy makeover surgery wounds.

Matilde Tettamanzi, Federico Ziani, Anna Manconi, Giovanni Arrica, Claudia Trignano, Edoardo Filigheddu, Silvia Rampazzo, Ilaria Ginatempo, Michail Sorotos, Fabio Santanelli di Pompeo and 2 more

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Matilde TettamanziPlastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Federico ZianiPlastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Anna ManconiPlastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Giovanni ArricaPlastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Claudia TrignanoDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Edoardo FilighedduPlastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Silvia RampazzoPlastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Ilaria GinatempoDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Michail SorotosDepartment of Neuroscience, Mental Health, and Sense Organs, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4822-3794
Fabio Santanelli di PompeoDepartment of Neuroscience, Mental Health, and Sense Organs, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Corrado RubinoDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Emilio TrignanoDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.

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Abstract

Background: This investigation explores the potential impact of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) dressing on mommy makeover surgical wounds. The focus is on optimizing the healing process and post-surgical care to mitigate complications like wound dehiscence, seroma, and hematoma. Patients and methods: A prospective study spanned from October 2015 to April 2022, involving 40 patients undergoing mommy makeover surgery for aesthetic purposes. The randomized division resulted in two groups. Group one ( Results: Immediate post-surgical use of NPWT dressings significantly expedited wound healing compared to fine-mesh gauze dressings. Furthermore, it almost eradicated discomfort and pain in all patients, indicating excellent compliance. Patients tolerated NPWT well, with no instances of dressing failure or non-compliance. Conclusion: This study underscores the utility of NPWT dressing in managing mommy makeover surgery wounds. The dressing's bio-occlusive properties create an optimal environment for wound healing, simultaneously minimizing pain, discomfort, and preventing key complications such as seroma and unfavorable scar appearance.

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body contouringdressingsMommy makeovernegative wound pressure therapywound healing

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PMCPMC11721609

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