Abstract
AbstractLiposuction is currently the most popular surgical procedure for body contouring requested by patients in many parts of the world. Since its first published description in 1976, continuous evolution in concepts, techniques, and instrumentation has occurred, enhancing its safety and efficacy. Tumescent anesthesia, microcannulas, and good patient selection have enhanced safety. Assisted liposuction techniques utilizing innovative devices as adjuncts to traditional suction‐assisted lipectomy have enhanced efficacy. Three assisted liposuction techniques, which the author has adopted in her practice, namely, ultrasound‐assisted liposuction, power‐assisted liposuction, and laser‐assisted liposuction are reviewed. Methodology for this review consists of literature search from available liposuction textbooks and journal publications in English language, personal communication with liposuction surgeon colleagues, as well as the author's personal experience. This review aims to help dermatologic surgeons make intelligent equipment choices by presenting the evolution of liposuction concepts, instrumentation, and techniques and allow a better understanding of three methods of assisted liposuction.
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