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Superficial liposuction

E Bolivar de Souza Pinto1, P J Erazo I, F S Prado Filho

  • 1Centro Científico Brasileiro de Cirurgia Plástica, São Paulo, Brazil.

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|March 1, 1996
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Skin retraction after judicious fat tissue treatment, including lipoaspiration and lipo-injection, effectively addresses concerns about cutaneous flaccidity and reduces irregularities like undulations and depressions.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

  • Liposuction (lipoaspiration) historically raised concerns regarding post-treatment skin laxity (cutaneous flaccidity).
  • Managing both deep and superficial fat layers is crucial for optimal aesthetic outcomes.

Observation:

  • Over 12 years, authors observed significant skin retraction following meticulous fat tissue treatment.
  • This retraction effectively counteracts the feared outcome of skin sagging.

Findings:

  • Judicious treatment of deep and superficial fat layers promotes skin retraction.
  • The integration of lipo-injection further enhances results by minimizing surface irregularities such as undulations and depressions.

Implications:

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  • This approach mitigates a major patient concern associated with liposuction.
  • It offers a refined technique for achieving smoother body contours and improved skin tone post-procedure.