Noninvasive and minimally invasive techniques in body contouring

Paul N Afrooz; Jason N Pozner; Barry E DiBernardo

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2014.07.006

Noninvasive and minimally invasive techniques in body contouring

Clin Plast Surg. 2014 Oct;41(4):789-804. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.07.006.

Authors

Paul N Afrooz¹, Jason N Pozner², Barry E DiBernardo³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
² Cleveland Clinic Florida, Department of Plastic Surgery, Weston, Florida.
³ Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey; New Jersey Plastic Surgery, Montclair, New Jersey. Electronic address: BerdMd@verizon.net.

PMID: 25283463
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.07.006

Abstract

Major surgical body contouring procedures have several inherent drawbacks, including hospitalization, anesthetic use, pain, swelling, and prolonged recovery. It is for these reasons that body contouring through noninvasive and minimally invasive methods has become one of the most alluring areas in aesthetic surgery. Patient expectations and demands have driven the field toward safer, less-invasive procedures with less discomfort, fewer complications, and a shorter recovery. In this article, the current minimally invasive and noninvasive modalities for body contouring are reviewed.

Keywords: Body contouring; Minimally invasive; Noninvasive.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cosmetic Techniques*
Cryotherapy / methods
Humans
Laser Therapy / methods
Lipectomy / methods*
Mesotherapy / methods
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures*
Patient Satisfaction
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