9712-1201 Havoonjian
Havoonjian HH, Luftman DB, Menaker GM, Moy RL.
External ultrasonic tumescent liposuction. A preliminary study. Dermatol Surg. 1997 Dec;23(12):1201-6. PMID: 9426669
Comment in:
Dermatol Surg. 1999 Jan;25(1):74.
Division of Dermatology, University of California, Los Angeles, USA.
BACKGROUND: External ultrasonic tumescent liposuction represents a new
application of ultrasound energy to the standard tumescent liposuction
procedure. Hoping to retain the in vivo properties of ultrasonic delivery while
avoiding the growing number of invasive complications, external ultrasonic
tumescent liposuction is a new technique with the potential of improving
traditional tumescent liposuction therapy. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this
preliminary study was to evaluate the role of external ultrasonic tumescent
liposuction as an adjunct to traditional tumescent liposuction. METHODS: Ten
patients underwent standard tumescent liposuction with the addition of 10
minutes of preoperative ultrasound therapy applied to one-half of their targeted
treatment regions. Both objective and subjective parameters were assessed during
the subsequent side-by-side evaluations. RESULTS: Six of the 10 cases had a
measurable increase in the amount of supernatant fat extracted per unit of
aspirate volume from those regions pretreated with ultrasound energy. In five of
the 10 cases, the operating physician noted slightly easier cannula
maneuverability through adipose tissue on the ultrasound side. Roughly half of
the patients had an improved postoperative course, with less swelling/edema,
less bruising or ecchymoses, more skin retraction, and less postoperative
pain/discomfort. CONCLUSION: The favorable results of this preliminary study
warrant further investigation and research into external ultrasonic tumescent
liposuction as an adjunct to the traditional tumescent liposuction procedure.
Publication Types:
Clinical Trial
Randomized Controlled Trial
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