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Review
. 2014 Oct;41(4):789-804.
doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.07.006.

Noninvasive and minimally invasive techniques in body contouring

Paul N Afrooz  1 , Jason N Pozner  2 , Barry E DiBernardo  3
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Review

Noninvasive and minimally invasive techniques in body contouring

Paul N Afrooz et al. Clin Plast Surg. 2014 Oct.

Abstract

Major surgical body contouring procedures have several inherent drawbacks, including hospitalization, anesthetic use, pain, swelling, and prolonged recovery. It is for these reasons that body contouring through noninvasive and minimally invasive methods has become one of the most alluring areas in aesthetic surgery. Patient expectations and demands have driven the field toward safer, less-invasive procedures with less discomfort, fewer complications, and a shorter recovery. In this article, the current minimally invasive and noninvasive modalities for body contouring are reviewed.

Keywords: Body contouring; Minimally invasive; Noninvasive.

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