The publication
The technique is described in “Andean Body: Plastic Surgery With a Cultural Perspective”, published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum (2025). The first author is Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani, with co-authors from several countries in the region. The article is available at its official source: doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojaf025.
Where it sits in the portfolio
Andean Body is the conceptual framework of the portfolio: the techniques — from rib remodeling to XCREST — are the tools; the cultural perspective defines for whom and for what they are used.
Frequently asked questions
Is Andean Body a surgical technique?
It is a published framework — a surgical philosophy with a cultural perspective — that guides how body-contouring techniques are applied to each patient's anatomy and identity.
Where is Andean Body published?
In Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum (2025), with Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani as first author.
More from Dr. Manzaneda's portfolio
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Scientific evidence →
This page is informational and cites published, verifiable evidence. It does not replace medical consultation: every case must be evaluated by a qualified plastic surgeon.