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Body contouring. Introduction

F M Grazer1

  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, USA.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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This article reviews common body contouring complications like poor scarring and loose thigh skin. It discusses the author's lifelong efforts to prevent and improve these aesthetic issues for better patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Body Contouring

Background:

  • The author's career has focused on body contouring.
  • Early research highlighted abdominoplasty complications in 1977.
  • Awareness of complications has increased since 1977.

Observation:

  • Persistent issues include unsightly scars (pigmented, hypertrophic, keloids).
  • Loose thigh skin around the knees remains a challenge.
  • Surgeons face ongoing challenges in managing these complications.

Findings:

  • The article compiles the author's experiences with body contouring problems.
  • It details attempts to enhance thigh contouring and improve scar appearance.
  • Strategies for managing and mitigating common aesthetic issues are presented.

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Implications:

  • Improved awareness aids in complication prevention and management.
  • Further research can refine techniques for scar improvement and thigh contouring.
  • Enhanced body contouring outcomes are achievable through focused surgical strategies.