A Clinical Case of Persisting Long-Lasting Results After Radiofrequency-Assisted Procedure in the Area of the Flanks and in the Thigh Area
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14748/cx2t3a76Keywords:
plastic surgery, body contouring , radiofrequencyAbstract
A 40-year-old female patient without health-related issues, with cumulated fat deposits in the flanks and thighs was evaluated as a proper candidate to undergo liposuction. After taking into consideration the desire for long-lasting results regarding contouring of the lower body area, radiofrequency-assisted liposuction was preferred by both surgeon and patient. Five years after the procedure, this patient still had an excellent improvement without any adverse events.
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