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Continuing issues. Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty
1Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Kentucky, USA.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|March 4, 1999
Abstract:
Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), the newest technological advancement in cosmetic surgery, has created significant discussion and controversy over the past few years. This article provides the reader with an update on the current status and continuing issues associated with UAL. The author discusses the role of the Task Force that was created to evaluate this new technology, reviews the regulatory issues and clinical studies concerning UAL and describes its benefits and limitations.