Abstract
This chapter discusses the different types of procedures for augmenting body shape and size, including liposuction, lipoinjection, lipocontouring, and others. It presents a history and literature review of liposuction and details the author’s personal techniques with accompanying figures and photographs. The chapter also discusses safety and common complications of body contouring techniques.
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