The incidence of anemia was reduced significantly in patients undergoing tumescent liposuction versus dry liposuction. However, the occurrence of seroma increased with the introduction of tumescent liposuction. The incidence of postoperative pain and fibrosis was similar for all liposuction techniques reviewed. The aesthetic results obtained using ultrasound- or laser-assisted liposuction were similar to those obtaining using other techniques.

Good results and an acceptable rate of complications in latin skins are obtainable after treating patients with CO2 ablative and microfractionated CO2 systems alone or in combination. Staged treatments and adequate post-procedure care reduce these complications.

In augmentation mammoplasty, the selection of placement for implants is based on the characteristics of each patient and the tissue conditions to ensure an optimal covering of these. The location must not be arbitrarily based on the preferences of the surgeon and the patient, but must ensure adequate tissue covering, thus minimizing shorts and long-term risks. Retromammary, retropectoral, and total and mixed retromuscular implants have been used. The retrofascia location of the mammary prosthesis reported in this article was described for the first time in the year 2000. This retrofascia technique refers to the collocation of the implant behind the fascia and in front of the pectoralis major muscle with the goal of achieving proper covering and good support of the implant. This is a nonrandomized prospective study investigated 110 cases of mammary hypoplasia and ptosis levels 1 and 2 from October 2001 to October 2002 with an average follow-up period of 1 year. Periareolar incisions were used in the retrofascia collocation of the mammary implant. The types of implants used included texturized silicone gel (85%) and smooth silicone gel (15%). As demonstrated by the findings, this surgical technique can achieve a good support to keep the prosthesis in an adequate position, maintaining the superior pole with a very natural projection. The incidence of complications was 7.6%, the most frequent of which was capsular contracture (3.53%).