The History of Liposuction

This article aims to familiarize the reader with the history of liposuction. The author
documents the landmark events and characters in the development of this revolutionary
and widely known procedure. Included is a historical discussion of the obstacles and the
triumphs the practitioners and the procedure itself has seen, as well as a review of relevant
scientific data placed in its appropriate historical context up through modern day.
Semin Cutan Med Surg 28:208-211 © 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved

This article aims to familiarize the reader with the history of liposuction. The author
documents the landmark events and characters in the development of this revolutionary
and widely known procedure. Included is a historical discussion of the obstacles and the
triumphs the practitioners and the procedure itself has seen, as well as a review of relevant
scientific data placed in its appropriate historical context up through modern day.
Semin Cutan Med Surg 28:208-211 © 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved

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