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Large-Volume Liposuction for Obesity

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The authors discuss the evolution of liposculpture; development, structure, and biochemistry of fat; fat and adipose tissue metabolism; health implications of regional obesity; and impact of liposuction on general health risks. Their technique of large-volume liposuction for obesity is described. Large-volume liposculpture can be performed safely on healthy overweight patients, and it not only improves body contour and body image but also reduces cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, systolic blood pressure, and plasma insulin.

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  1. Private Practice, 7801 NW 37th St., Club VIP, Suite 369, Miami, FL, 33166-6503, USA

    Enrique Hernández-Pérez M.D.

  2. 7801 NW 37th St., Club VIP, Suite 369, Miami, FL, 33166-6503, USA

    Jose A. Seijo-Cortes M.D.

  3. Cosmetic Surgery & Skin Center, 53 A, Block B II, Gulberg III, 54660, Lahore, Pakistan

    Hassan Abbas Khawaja M.D.

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  2. Department of Plastic Surgery, Regional Hospital-Ancona, Ancona, Italy

    Alberto Di Giuseppe

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Hernández-Pérez, E., Seijo-Cortes, J.A., Khawaja, H.A. (2016). Large-Volume Liposuction for Obesity. In: Shiffman, M., Di Giuseppe, A. (eds) Liposuction. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-48903-1_24

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