The paper presents a refresher on the Ten Commandments of Liposuction, and safe techniques for superficial liposculpture are also presented. Recent litigation and unsafe practices are discussed. Goode v. Goodstein illustrates that superficial liposculpture using undermining and sharp instruments should be avoided because it can cause permanent vascular damage, nerve damage, and scarring. Superficial liposculpture using tunnels and thin cannulas can be safely performed.
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