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Patients were stratified into bariatric vs nonbariatric and primary vs secondary procedures. Variables analyzed included age, BMI, liposuction volume, gluteal fat grafting, drain duration, and postoperative complications classified according to the Clavien\u2013Dindo system. Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann\u2013Whitney test for continuous variables and Fisher's exact test for categorical variables, with significance set at P &amp;lt; .05.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The mean BMI was 25.6 \u00b1 2.2\u2005kg\/m2. The overall complication rate was 7.3%, with most complications classified as low grade according to the Clavien\u2013Dindo system. Three seromas (2.7%) requiring outpatient aspiration were observed. Other complications included hematoma (0.9%), infection (0.9%), wound dehiscence (2.7%), and one case of deep vein thrombosis (0.9%). No statistically significant differences were found between bariatric and nonbariatric patients or between primary and secondary procedures (P &amp;gt; .05).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Circumferential lower body lift with reduced undermining and preservation of the SFS may be a safe and effective technique in patients presenting with BMI &amp;lt;30\u2005kg\/m2. The use of a standardized 7-point (A-G) marking system may facilitate surgical planning in this selected patient population.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Level of Evidence: 4 (Therapeutic)<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p\/>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/asjof\/ojag139","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,29]],"date-time":"2026-06-29T15:56:16Z","timestamp":1782748576000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Circumferential Lower Body Lift With Superficial Fascial System Preservation in Patients With BMI Below 30: A Standardized Technique and Retrospective Analysis of 110 Patients"],"prefix":"10.1093","volume":"8","author":[{"given":"Marcello","family":"Di 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