**7. Summary**

In summary, physical image has always been important. The history of body contouring began with procedures that were performed for functional benefits and evolved to cosmetic improvement in multiple areas of the body. The introduction of liposuction provided an incredible option in body contouring and became the number 1 or number 2 most performed cosmetic surgical procedure. Often combined with open surgical techniques, liposuction frequently allowed procedures to be performed with smaller incisions and was advanced to allow important sculpting of the face, neck, extremities, and trunk. Fat grafting provided improved volume and contour to soft tissues. The introduction of energy based devices allowed for the tightening of fascial networks and dermal remodeling often performed along with liposuction.
