2020
DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.87a.19097
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Liposuction: Concepts, safety, and techniques in body-contouring surgery

Abstract: Liposuction is the second most commonly performed cosmetic surgery in the United States and the most common surgical procedure in patients between the ages of 35 and 64; practitioners of medicine and surgery will undoubtedly encounter these patients in their practice. This brief review discusses the role of liposuction and fat transfer in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, as well as key considerations, indications, and safety concerns.

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“…IV and IM sedation with continual monitoring and IV access are generally preferred over intubation, so the patient can assist in repositioning and flexing during the procedure and sitting or standing up in order to judge effect of procedure, symmetry and re-mark the patient to fine tune the result periodically [3][4][5].…”
Section: Sedationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…IV and IM sedation with continual monitoring and IV access are generally preferred over intubation, so the patient can assist in repositioning and flexing during the procedure and sitting or standing up in order to judge effect of procedure, symmetry and re-mark the patient to fine tune the result periodically [3][4][5].…”
Section: Sedationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Liposuction, as one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures worldwide (1), has been regarded as a viable procedure to improve human body shape and contour especially in female individuals (2). For obese patients who received large-volume liposuction (LVL), in which a lot of subcutaneous fat has been sucked out of the body, it could be also bene cial to her/his health with decreasing risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension and other obesity-related diseases.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Contour deformity is the most common complication of liposuction, with an incidence up to 20% [1][2][3].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%