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Paulo Michels¹, Ricardo Araujo², Rafaela T B Michels¹

¹From Private Clinic, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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This study presents a minimally invasive full-body remodeling protocol combining liposuction, fat grafting, and rib remodeling. The procedure demonstrated high patient satisfaction and safety, with excellent aesthetic outcomes, particularly for abdominal contouring.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Medicine
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Body contouring techniques have advanced with technology, focusing on efficacy, safety, and reliability.
Patient demand for improved body aesthetics drives innovation in surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a comprehensive, minimally invasive full-body remodeling protocol.
To assess patient satisfaction and safety outcomes following the protocol.

Main Methods:

A protocol combining body liposuction, ultrasound-guided fat grafting (UGRAFT), abdominoplasty, and ultrasound-assisted rib remodeling was developed.
The protocol was individualized for 125 patients aged 27-39.
Outcomes were assessed over a 12-month follow-up using a BODY-Q satisfaction survey.

Main Results:

No major complications such as thromboembolisms, infections, or death were reported.
High patient satisfaction was achieved, with particular improvements noted in abdominal aesthetics and laxity.
The protocol was found to be safe and effective for body contouring.

Conclusions:

Minimally invasive full-body remodeling offers a safe and effective approach to improving body aesthetics.
The described protocol is replicable and leads to significant patient satisfaction.
Advancements in surgical techniques enhance both safety and aesthetic results in body contouring procedures.