9906-480 Augustin
Augustin M, Zschocke I, Sommer B, Sattler G.
Sociodemographic profile and satisfaction with treatment of patients undergoing
liposuction in tumescent local anesthesia. Dermatol Surg. 1999 Jun;25(6):480-3.
PMID: 10469096
Department of Dermatology, University Clinics of Freiburg, Germany.
augustin@haut.ukl.uni-freiburg.de
OBJECTIVE: To assess patient satisfaction with liposuction in tumescent local
anesthesia (TLA) and to define a patient profile regarding sociodemographic
data. METHODS: Three hundred randomly selected patients were asked by mail to
complete a standardized questionnaire on aesthetic dermatology and cosmetic
surgery 3-25 months after liposuction. The 64 items addressed treatment
satisfaction, treatment effects on body, social, and professional life as well
as self-confidence, body feeling, and social contacts. RESULTS: One hundred
fifty-nine (53.0%) of 300 patients returned complete questionnaires. Ninety-two
percent of the patients were female and the mean age was 45.3 +/- 11.8 years.
The mean body mass index (BMI) was 24.5 +/- 3.7, and 61.7% of the patients had a
normal BMI. Satisfaction with the liposuction was high (about 85% mostly or
completely satisfied). The procedure was regarded by most patients as a
nonstressful event (>80%). About 40% reported positive effects on social life,
about 91% on body feeling, 57% on attractiveness, and 20% on their profession.
CONCLUSION: Liposuction in TLA is a satisfying and well-tolerated treatment for
most patients.
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