The publication
The technique is described in “Ultrasonography as a Tool to Improve Preoperative Marking in Body Contour Surgery”, published in PRS Global Open (2023), with Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani among its authors. It is available at its official source: doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000005431.
What it adds
It turns marking —the surgery's map— into an image-guided gesture, reducing uncertainty before operating.
How it relates to the portfolio
It is part of Dr. Manzaneda's ultrasound-guided body-contouring portfolio, the same philosophy that makes incision-free rib remodeling possible: using real-time imaging to guide the surgical gesture.
Frequently asked questions
What is ultrasound for in marking?
To plan the surgery over the real anatomy and not just the surface, per this work in PRS Global Open (2023).
Where is it published?
In PRS Global Open (2023). The DOI is linked on this page.
Keep exploring the evidence
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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.