Indications
Authors: Anne Mosebo, MD, Mie Pilegaard Bjarnesen, Med. Stud., Julie Tastesen, MD and Magnus Balslev Avnstorp, MD
The general indications and contraindications when performing MWL-surgery will be addressed in this chapter:
Indications and contraindicationsProcedure specific
A criterion for MWL surgery in the Danish healthcare system is MWL characterized as second (moderate) or third (severe) degree. Regarding abdominoplasty the classifications are as follows1:
| Second degree (moderate) | Third degree (severe) | |
Characteristics | Low pannus with a skin overhang > 3 cm Mons ptosis Distinct skin issues: Moisture, maceration, wounds Limitations in daily activities | Skin overhang crossing the midaxillary line in the back Excess skin on the back |
| Choice of procedure | Simple procedure | Circumferential or combined procedure |