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Lexicon of areas amenable to liposuction.

Coleman K, Coleman WP, Flynn TC

Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

BACKGROUND: Areas amenable to liposuction are identified by a variety of terms. Both common and professional language is used. OBJECTIVE: This manuscript identifies colloquial terms for these body areas and suggests a standardized nomenclature. RESULTS: Physicians need to be aware of the lay terms so they can communicate with their patients. The careful use of a standardized vocabulary provides precision and accuracy.

Published 9 May 2006 in Dermatol Surg, 32(4): 558-61.
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