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Gluteal and thigh reduction: reclassification, critical review, and improved technique for primary correction

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A technique for combined gluteal and thigh reduction is described, which produces a smooth lateral contour and improved buttock shape, with reduced operative time, less pain, and a lower complication rate. To date 22 patients have had gluteal and thigh reduction employing this technique, with a high degree of patient satisfaction.

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    Winston D. Shaer B.Sc., M.B., Ch.B., FRCS.(Ed.)

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Shaer, W.D. Gluteal and thigh reduction: reclassification, critical review, and improved technique for primary correction. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 8, 165–172 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01597521

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