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Compare the procedure groups used for this indication, ranked by evidence grade. Each grade comes from an expert read of the actual studies (design, quality, on-topic relevance); direction reflects what those studies conclude.
| Grade | Direction | Procedure group | RCT & meta | Clinical & observational | Case reports | Total papers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | Supported | Cryolipolysis body contouring | 7 | 7 | 9 | 34 |
| B | Supported | HIFU lifting | 5 | 5 | 3 | 21 |
| C | Limited | Monopolar RF lifting | 2 | 6 | 3 | 23 |
| D | Insufficient | Microwave 245ghz skin tightening | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| D | Insufficient | Injectable lipolysis deoxycholate or mesotherapy | 2 | 4 | 8 | 15 |
| D | Insufficient | Bipolar multipolar RF contouring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| F | Insufficient | Linear HIFU lifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |