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Semin Plast Surg 2006; 20(1): 005-008
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-932443
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The History of Body Contouring Surgery

James P. O'Toole1 , Angela Song1 , J. Peter Rubin1
  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Publication Date:
26 January 2006 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Body contouring surgery is a rapidly evolving field of plastic surgery. Fueled by the exponential growth of successful bariatric surgery cases, the subspecialty of body contouring has expanded to include new procedures for treating redundant skin in all areas of the body. This review highlights the major technical developments that have served as the building blocks for current techniques.

KEYWORDS

Body contouring - abdominoplasty - weight loss

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