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Spiral Lift: Medial and Lateral Thigh Lift with Buttock Lift and Augmentation

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Developments in surgical techniques allow safe and efficient surgical correction of contour deformities [1]. The trunk, buttocks, and thighs represent areas of increased patient interest and surgical technique modification. Consequently, familiarity with the presentation and effective treatment of these contour alterations has become increasingly important [2, 3].

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Sozer, S.O., Agullo, F.J., Palladino, H. (2010). Spiral Lift: Medial and Lateral Thigh Lift with Buttock Lift and Augmentation. In: Shiffman, M., Di Giuseppe, A. (eds) Body Contouring. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02639-3_37

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