Further information related to this fact sheet: Liposuction.
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- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
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Related information on other websites
Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
ASPS Find a Surgeon (in Australia) service.
Queensland Health.
References used for this fact sheet
- Liposuction, Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. More information here.
- 3D animations of liposuction, Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. More information here.
- Cosmetic surgery – body fat removal (liposuction), Mayo Clinic. More information here.
- Lipectomy – suction – informed consent, Queensland Health. More information here.
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