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2. Fat removal procedures - Wikipedia

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   Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery that removes fat from the human body in an attempt to change its shape. [5] Evidence does not support an effect on weight beyond a couple of months and it does not appear to affect obesity related problems. [6] [7] In the United States it is the most commonly done cosmetic surgery. [8] [9]

3. Radio-frequency skin tightening - Wikipedia

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   By manipulating skin cooling during treatment, RF can also be used for heating and reduction of fat. Currently, the most common uses of RF-based devices are to noninvasively manage and treat skin tightening of lax skin (including sagging jowls, abdomen, thighs, and arms), as well as wrinkle reduction, cellulite improvement, and body contouring. [7]

4. Cryolipolysis - Wikipedia

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   Cryolipolysis (commonly referred to as "fat freezing") is a non-invasive procedure for fat removal that uses extreme cold to freeze subcutaneous adipose tissue in specific areas of the body. This process aims to reduce localized fat deposits. [1] [2] [3]

5. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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   Bariatric surgery is cost-effective when compared to savings estimated from treatment or prevention of obesity-related conditions. [84] Cost-effectiveness occurs at the individual level due to fewer healthcare expenses for medications, and nationally with a reduction in the overall lifetime healthcare costs.

6. Liposuction - Wikipedia

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   Cosmetic liposuction is used to change the body's contour or shape, to aesthetically improve the appearance of body parts and contour. It should not be used for weight loss. [6] Benefits from cosmetic liposuction appear to be of a short-term nature with little long-term effect. [2] After a few months fat typically returns and redistributes. [2]

7. Plastic surgery - Wikipedia

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   Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. Reconstructive surgery covers a wide range of specialties, including craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, and the treatment of ...

8. Contouring - Wikipedia

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   Contouring is a makeup technique that uses cosmetics to define, enhance and sculpt the structure of the face [1] or other body parts, such as breasts. [2] Contouring is usually produced by placing a warm or cool toned color that is one or two shades darker than the skin color in areas such as in the hollows of the cheeks, on the side of the ...

9. Restylane - Wikipedia

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   A treatment with a dermal filler like Restylane can cause some temporary bruising in addition to swelling and numbness for a few days. In rare cases there has been reports of lumps or granulomas. These side effects can be easily reversed with a treatment of hyaluronidase , which is an enzyme that speeds up the natural degradation of the ...