The octopus technique: a technical modification for tension-free closure in abdominoplasty

Case Reports in Plastic Surgery & Hand Surgery · Published 2026-04-13 · DOI 10.1080/23320885.2026.2648257

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Abstract

This paper describes the Octopus Technique, a technical modification for tension-free abdominoplasty closure using short vertical relaxing incisions for multidirectional tension redistribution. In 12 consecutive patients, no wound dehiscence or flap necrosis occurred. Preliminary results suggest it is safe and reproducible.

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2026

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