title: Body contouring of the trunk/thigh aesthetic unit.
abstract: Modern body lifting is an exciting frontier for patients and the plastic surgery team. Aesthetic body contour deformities often involve multiple areas of the trunk and thighs. Surgery must take into account the effect on the overall aesthetic balance of the body. While the results can be dramatic and fulfilling, the surgeries are labor-intensive and challenging, and the recovery requires patient commitment and compliance.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical School, Kansas City, MO, USA.
authors.forename: Ted
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Lockwood
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D001828:Body Image; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D008875:Middle Aged; D010388:Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000451:nursing; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D013848:Thigh / Q000601:surgery*