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Semin Plast Surg 2021; 35(02): 110-118
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1727207
Review Article

Avoidance and Correction of Deformities in Body Contouring

Andrew M. Ferry
1   Division of Plastic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
,
Edward Chamata
1   Division of Plastic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
,
Rami P. Dibbs
1   Division of Plastic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
,
Norman H. Rappaport
1   Division of Plastic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
2   Houston Center for Plastic Surgery, Houston, Texas
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Abstract

Body contouring procedures are highly impactful because of their potential to improve a patient's quality of life. These procedures, particularly when performed on patients following massive weight loss, may require secondary intervention to treat residual contour abnormalities. Presently, there is a paucity of information in the literature detailing the avoidance and correction of body contouring deformities. Herein, we will discuss the management of patients seeking revisional body contouring procedures.

Keywords

plastic surgery - body contouring - surgical revision - abdominoplasty - aesthetics


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Article published online:
08 June 2021

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