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Lipocontouring has continued to progress with improvements in technique and technology. Recently ultrasonography has been used both internally and externally to assist in liposuction. The ultrasonic energy is transferred into mechanical vibrations, which cause the microcavities in the adipocytes to implode, resulting in liquefaction of the fat. The authors discuss liposuction and liposhaving techniques and possible complications. Lipocontouring is a necessary adjunct to a plastic and reconstructive practice. It can be performed with hidden incisions, minimal tissue trauma, and a short recuperative period.
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Farrior, E.H., Cook, R.D., Park, S.S. (2016). Facial Recontouring with Liposuction. In: Shiffman, M., Di Giuseppe, A. (eds) Liposuction. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-48903-1_38
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