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DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1080206
© 1999 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
Lipocontouring of the Face and Body
Publication History
Publication Date:
19 June 2008 (online)
ABSTRACT
Lipocontouring embraces multilayer tumescent differential liposculpture and its natural byproduct, autologous multilevel microfilamentous fat grafting (microlipoinjection). Successful facial microlipoinjection appears to require complete correction or slight overcorrection of the static anatomic deformity. For the dynamic facial deformity characterized by a recurring crease, in addition to proper microlipoinjection, it is suggested that the crease be widely undermined and postoperatively immobilized. Facial liposculpture appears to require minimal actual removal of fatty tissue, relying additionally on continued fatty atrophy induced by localized trauma to residual adipocytes. Optimal body liposculpture appears to benefit from curved silhouette de côté (lateral) and de face (frontal) contour markings placed on the treated structure, which is viewed as a rectangle rather than a cylinder.
Keywords
Lipocontouring - liposculpture - lipoinjection - contour markings