Aulus Cornelius Celsus (ca 25 BC—ca 50), who lived in the first century AD, described plastic surgery of the face, using skin from other parts of the body. |
Body Contouring
Purpose
To correct figure faults caused by localised fat deposits.
Details
The means to achieving body contouring may be by liposuction or excisional surgery or a combination of the 2.
Depending on the particular indications in a patient, tummy tuck and/or various lift procedures are sometimes necessary.
The magnitude of an intervention will therefore vary according to the needs in an individual case.
Information on the various procedures mentioned can be found under the corresponding topic.
Caution
Body contouring procedures are not weight reduction procedures. They are procedures to remedy excess localised fat deposits to achieve a better outline and figure for the body.
The Hong Kong Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons is affiliated with Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the official publication of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
