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Anteroposterior view of a 30-year-old female patient with Cutis laxa before abdominoplasty.
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A 30-year-old Caucasian female patient was admitted to our Hospital in February 2009, due to prominent, localized loose and sagging skin of abdomen, with reduced elasticity and resilience which gave her prematurely aged appearance induced by prior cesarean section 6 years ago (Figures 1 and 2).
Lateral view of a 30-year-old female patient with Cutis laxa before abdominoplasty.
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A 30-year-old Caucasian female patient was admitted to our Hospital in February 2009, due to prominent, localized loose and sagging skin of abdomen, with reduced elasticity and resilience which gave her prematurely aged appearance induced by prior cesarean section 6 years ago (Figures 1 and 2).
Pathohistological analysis of the skin showed loss of elastic tissue in the dermis and the remaining fibers were disorganized, shortened and fragmented (Orcein, bar = 300 mum).
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There was no epidermal alterations or cellular infiltrate (Figure 3). 
Post operative anteroposterior view.
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Patient was sent to a plastic surgeon to undergo abdominoplasty and reduction of subcutaneous fat (Figures 4 and 5).
Post operative lateral view.
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Patient was sent to a plastic surgeon to undergo abdominoplasty and reduction of subcutaneous fat (Figures 4 and 5).