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2. Fat removal procedures - Wikipedia

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   Fat removal procedures are used mostly in cosmetic surgery with the intention of removing unwanted adipose tissue.The procedure may be invasive, as with liposuction, [1] or noninvasive using laser therapy, radiofrequency, ultrasound or cold (cryoablation or cryolipolysis) to reduce fat, sometimes in combination with injections.

3. Liposuction - Wikipedia

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   Liposuction, or simply lipo, is a type of fat-removal procedure used in plastic surgery. [1] Evidence does not support an effect on weight beyond a couple of months and does not appear to affect obesity-related problems. [2] [3] In the United States, liposuction is the most common cosmetic surgery. [4] [5]

4. Laser surgery - Wikipedia

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   Laser surgery is a type of surgery that cuts tissue using a laser in contrast to using a scalpel. [ 1 ] Soft-tissue laser surgery is used in a variety of applications in humans ( general surgery , neurosurgery , ENT , dentistry , orthodontics , [ 2 ] and oral and maxillofacial surgery ) as well as veterinary [ 3 ] surgical fields.

5. Seroma - Wikipedia

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   Liposuction contributes to seroma formation when it is done in conjunction with creating a "flap" and potential space is confluent with the treated area. Controversy exists in tummy tuck surgery as to whether electrosurgical dissection either contributes to serum formation or prevents it.

6. Tumescent liposuction - Wikipedia

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   Tumescent liposuction is a technique that provides local anesthesia to large volumes of subcutaneous fat and thus permits liposuction. While the suctioned fat cells are permanently gone, after a few months overall body fat generally returned to the same level as before treatment. [1] This is despite maintaining the previous diet and exercise ...

7. Fat embolism syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Complications: Personality changes, seizures, [2] Vessel blockage: Usual onset: Within 24 hours [1] Causes: Bone fracture, pancreatitis, bone marrow transplant, liposuction [3] Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms [2] Differential diagnosis: Pulmonary embolism, pneumonia [2] Prevention: Early stabilization of long bone fractures: Treatment ...