Superficial liposuction. Body contouring

Clin Plast Surg. 1996 Oct;23(4):529-48; discussion 549.

Abstract

Since its onset, liposuction has revolutionized the treatment of lipodystrophies. The authors, adept at superficial liposuction and associated with the tumescent technique of anesthetic infiltration, demonstrate the importance of the use of proper cannulas during many surgical steps, and propose a classification according to their main physical characteristics. After a detailed explanation and general consideration of the technique used, the authors describe the different approaches for specific body regions (isolated or associated) and present several superior and unique results attained using superficial liposuction in body contouring.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lipectomy*
  • Mammaplasty