title: Reflections on lipoplasty: history and personal experience.
abstract: The author presents a brief history of the development of lipoplasty in the United States over more than 30 years. The chronology includes major clinical advances, along with the author's personal experience and the role of organized plastic surgery in defining and promoting safe practices.
authors.affiliation: UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA. pbfodor@centurysurgery.com
authors.forename: Peter B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Fodor
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000266:history; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States