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January 2006 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Tumescent liposuction is safe and effective for different cosmetic surgeries if done within recommended limits.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tumescent liposuction reduces waist and hip size but doesn't significantly change metabolic markers, though it may slightly improve blood pressure and certain protein levels.
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December 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dermatologists performed the most outpatient cosmetic procedures in the U.S. from 1995 to 2003, especially on white women aged 40 to 59.
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Surgical skin treatments improved with new methods like laser resurfacing, combined techniques, and better hair and fat removal options.
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January 1998 This document from 1998 reviewed various cosmetic dermatologic surgery techniques, including the use of botulinum A exotoxin for cosmetic purposes, injectable collagen, and soft tissue augmentation with fibrel. It covered glycolic acid peels and medium-depth chemical peels using trichloroacetic acid (TCA), sometimes preceded by solid CO2, as well as enhanced peels combining Jessner's solution with TCA. The document also discussed dermabrasion, cosmetic laser surgery, and tumescent liposuction, along with liposculpture techniques for different body areas. Additionally, it addressed the treatment of varicose and telangiectatic veins, hair transplantation using micro- and minigrafts, and alopecia reduction surgery.