title: Body contouring by lipolysis: a 5-year experience with over 3000 cases.
abstract: The concept of modifying the body contour with liposuction by developing numerous subcutaneous "tunnels" with subsequent homogeneous contractions of the overlying skin will add a new dimension to the plastic surgeon's armamentarium. Successful correction of these deformities can be obtained without a large amount of surgical undermining and skin resection and with minimal scar formation (Figs. 4 through 11).
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D002081:Buttocks; D002680:Chin; D005260:Female; D006615:Hip; D006801:Humans; D008060:Lipodystrophy / Q000601:surgery*; D008066:Lipolysis; D013008:Somatotypes; D013396:Suction; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*