9808-871 Lack
Lack EB.
Safety of ultrasonic-assisted liposuction (UAL) using a non-water-cooled
ultrasonic cannula. A report of six cases of disproportionate fat deposits
treated with UAL. Dermatol Surg. 1998 Aug;24(8):871-4. PMID: 9723052
Center for Liposculpture and Cosmetic Surgery, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016, USA.
BACKGROUND: There has been much medical investigation and much public relations
in the media regarding ultrasonic liposuction. With different methodologies and
instrumentation for applying ultrasonic energy to soft tissue in conjunction
with liposuction, there is appropriate confusion and skepticism in the medical
community. OBJECTIVE: To present case reports that delineate the possible
morbidities and/or safety of one method of application of ultrasonic energy to
enhance liposuction--ultrasonic assisted Liposuction (UAL) performed with a
non-water-cooled ultrasonic cannula. METHODS: Description of six cases in which
this procedure was performed and their follow-up over a 4-week period. RESULTS:
Much of the morbidity described in these six cases was indistinguishable from
that noted following standard tumescent liposuction with micro cannulas. There
is a significant risk of heat necrosis of soft tissue with this procedure, which
can be minimized with proper technique. CONCLUSIONS: UAL with a non-water-cooled
cannula can be performed safely when proper education regarding its usage is
followed. However, surgeons wishing to perform this technique must be willing to
experience a significant learning curve.
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