0108-735 Coleman
Coleman WP 3rd, Katz B, Bruck M, Narins R, Lawrence N, Flynn TC, Coleman WP,
Coleman KM.
The efficacy of powered liposuction. Dermatol Surg. 2001 Aug;27(8):735-8. PMID: 11493297
Department of Dermatology, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, New
Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
BACKGROUND: Powered liposuction is a relatively new innovation for more
efficient removal of adipose tissue. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of
powered liposuction in removing adipose tissue when compared to traditional
liposuction. METHODS: Four powered liposuction devices were evaluated in the
power on mode vs. the power off. The fat extracted in each of these modes was
measured in a mucous specimen trap. RESULTS: There was increased fat extraction
in the powered mode for all instruments. The increased rate of fat extraction
varied from 20 to 45% between instruments. the overall increased extraction in
powered vs. nonpowered mode was 30%. CONCLUSION: The powered liposuction devices
tested significantly increase the efficacy of subcutaneous fat removal during
liposuction.
Publication Types:
Evaluation Studies
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