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Buttock Augmentation
Thirty years ago, physicians were placing breast implants in the buttock area in order to increase fullness and projection.  Unfortunately, this procedure was fraught with complications; some directly related to the implant itself (rupture of silicone, limitations in shape and size of the implant design) and some due to the technique and location of placement.  The implants were placed subcutaneously and frequently resulted in an unacceptable shape because of the scar tissue that would form.
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Breast Enhancement
Patients interested in breast enhancement are frequently confused about the choices and options available to them regarding the type and size of implant, location of implant placement ( under or over the muscle) and the type of incision.  There are many reasons for the confusion, one of which is because questions cannot be answered independently of one another and therefore various decisions need to be made simultaneously. 
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Lipodissolve
We are addressing here the injection of a chemical in the skin for the purpose of inducing destruction and disruption of fat cells. Many new terms have been introduced in the literature and confusion has frequently resulted, so at first I would like to define certain terms in order to set the stage and set the understanding.
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