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The experiences of almost three decades of performing various types of body contouring surgery, in both pre- and postlipoplasty periods, using many different techniques are described. Contouring surgery for such body areas as the abdomen, flanks, inner and outer thighs, and buttocks is discussed in detail.
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Baroudi, R., Moraes, M. Philosophy, technical principles, selection, and indication in body contouring surgery. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 15, 1–18 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02273829
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