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Abstract
Removal of localized SUBCUTANEOUS FAT deposits by SUCTION CURETTAGE or blunt CANNULATION in the cosmetic correction of OBESITY and other esthetic contour defects.
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- Lipectomies
- Aspiration Lipectomy
- Aspiration Lipolysis
- Lipolysis, Suction
- Lipoplasty
- Liposuction
- Suction Lipectomy
- Aspiration Lipectomies
- Lipectomies, Aspiration
- Lipectomies, Suction
- Lipectomy, Aspiration
- Lipectomy, Suction
- Lipolysis, Aspiration
- Lipoplasties
- Liposuctions
- Suction Lipectomies
- Suction Lipolysis
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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.
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- Adipose Tissue/surgery (1967-1988)
- Suction (1982-1988)
- Surgery, Plastic (1967-1988)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Lipectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015187. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015187
- Lipectomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liposuction
- Lipectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q825490