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With a view to developing a tool for predicting the behavior of soft tissues during plastic surgery procedures, we looked for the existence of homologies in the overall pattern of organization of the skin/subcutaneous tissue complex between various body parts, using high-resolution in vivo imaging methods and data available in the literature.

3T MRI scanning sequences were performed using appropriate radiofrequency coils on the face, thorax, breast, abdomen and lower extremity of six healthy volunteers. The radiological findings were segmented and converted into volumetric data.

The superficial and deep adipose tissue was found to be clearly separated by an intermediate layer called stratum membranosum or superficial fascia. This continuous layer covered all the anatomical parts of the …