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Eric Swanson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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photographic measurements in 301 cases of Liposuction and abdominoplasty reveal fat reduction without redistribution
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2012Co-Authors: Eric SwansonAbstract:BACKGROUND: There are no published studies of Liposuction or abdominoplasty in a large number of patients using measurements of body dimensions. In the absence of rigorous data, some investigators have proposed that fat returns after Liposuction. METHODS: A prospective study was undertaken among predominantly nonobese consecutive patients undergoing 301 Liposuction and abdominoplasty procedures meeting the study criteria (inclusion rate, 70.7 percent). Lower body dimensions were measured using standardized photographs taken before and at least 3 months after surgery. Upper body measurements were compared between women who underwent simultaneous cosmetic breast surgery (n=67) and a group of women who had breast surgery alone (n=78) to investigate the possibility of fat redistribution. RESULTS: The average weight change was a loss of 2.2 lbs after lower body Liposuction (p<0.01) and 4.6 lbs when combined with abdominoplasty (p<0.001). Liposuction significantly reduced abdominal, thigh, knee, and arm width (p<0.001). Midabdominal and hip width were more effectively reduced by lipoabdominoplasty than Liposuction alone (p<0.001). There was no difference in upper body measurements when comparing patients who had simultaneous Liposuction and/or abdominoplasty with patients who had cosmetic breast surgery alone. Measurements in patients with at least 1 year of follow-up (n=46) showed no evidence of fat reaccumulation. CONCLUSIONS: Both Liposuction and abdominoplasty are valid techniques for long-term fat reduction and improvement of body proportions. There is no evidence of fat regrowth. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, III.
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prospective outcome study of 360 patients treated with Liposuction lipoabdominoplasty and abdominoplasty
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2012Co-Authors: Eric SwansonAbstract:BACKGROUND: Patient-reported data, including effects on quality of life, have not been previously prospectively evaluated in Liposuction patients, or in abdominoplasty patients treated simultaneously with Liposuction. This prospective outcome study was undertaken to evaluate and compare Liposuction and abdominoplasty from the patient's perspective. METHODS: From 2002 to 2007, in-person interviews were conducted with 360 patients who attended a follow-up appointment at least 1 month after surgery, from a total of 551 consecutive patients treated with ultrasonic Liposuction and/or abdominoplasty (response rate, 65.3 percent). Questions were asked in six categories: patient data, indications, recovery, results, complications, and psychological effects. Responses were analyzed in three groups: Liposuction alone (n = 219), combined Liposuction and abdominoplasty (n = 128), and abdominoplasty alone (n = 13). RESULTS: For most recovery indices, Liposuction patients recovered significantly more quickly than lipoabdominoplasty patients (p ≤ 0.01) and had less discomfort (pain ratings, 6.1 of 10 and 7.5 of 10, respectively; p < 0.001). The result ratings for lipoabdominoplasty (9.0 of 10) and abdominoplasty (8.7 of 10) were higher than for Liposuction alone (7.8 of 10; p < 0.001). Overall, 85.8 percent of patients reported improved self-esteem and 69.6 percent reported an improved quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: : Liposuction and abdominoplasty, either alone or in combination, provide high levels of patient satisfaction (88.8 percent overall). The combined procedure is similar in discomfort level to abdominoplasty alone (both 7.5 of 10) and produces the highest level of patient satisfaction (99.2 percent), with 97.6 percent of patients saying they would undergo the operation again and 99.2 percent recommending it to others. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, II.
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prospective outcome study of 360 patients treated with Liposuction lipoabdominoplasty and abdominoplasty
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2012Co-Authors: Eric SwansonAbstract:Background:Patient-reported data, including effects on quality of life, have not been previously prospectively evaluated in Liposuction patients, or in abdominoplasty patients treated simultaneously with Liposuction. This prospective outcome study was undertaken to evaluate and compare Liposuction a
Christopher T. Chia - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Evidence-Based Medicine: Liposuction
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2017Co-Authors: Christopher T. Chia, Ryan M. Neinstein, Stavroula J TheodorouAbstract:LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Perform preoperative assessment and patient selection for Liposuction surgeries. 2. Explain the differences among the various types of anesthesia and wetting solutions used in Liposuction. 3. Identify the available literature about skin-tightening procedures. 4. Convey to patients the complication profile for various modalities of Liposuction. 5. Recall important ASPS consensus guidelines when discussing Liposuction. SUMMARY The article was prepared to feature recent evidence-based publications pertaining to Liposuction. The authors placed special emphasis on the most clinically relevant data. In addition, they highlighted current data regarding Liposuction-related fields, including autologous fat transfer and minimally invasive skin tightening.
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Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction Compared with Aggressive Superficial, Subdermal Liposuction of the Arms: A Bilateral Quantitative Comparison.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2015Co-Authors: Christopher T. Chia, Spero J. Theodorou, Alfredo E. Hoyos, Gerald H. PitmanAbstract:Background: Liposuction of the arms alone may be inadequate for aesthetic improvement because of skin laxity. Radiofrequency-assisted Liposuction (RFAL) and aggressive superficial Liposuction (SupL) have been described to stimulate soft tissue retraction to improve results. We compare the techniques and describe a classification scheme that factors skin laxity, skin quality, and Fitzpatrick type to provide treatment recommendations.
Stephen B. Baker - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Evidence-based patient safety advisory: Liposuction.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2009Co-Authors: Phillip C. Haeck, Jennifer A. Swanson, Karol A. Gutowski, C. Bob Basu, Amy G. Wandel, Lynn Damitz, Neal R. Reisman, Stephen B. BakerAbstract:Liposuction is considered to be one of the most frequently performed plastic surgery procedures in the United States, yet despite the popularity of Liposuction, there is relatively little scientific evidence available on patient safety issues. This practice advisory provides an overview of various techniques, practices, and management strategies that pertain to individuals undergoing Liposuction, and recommendations are offered for each issue to ensure and enhance patient safety.
Stavroula J Theodorou - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Evidence-Based Medicine: Liposuction
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2017Co-Authors: Christopher T. Chia, Ryan M. Neinstein, Stavroula J TheodorouAbstract:LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Perform preoperative assessment and patient selection for Liposuction surgeries. 2. Explain the differences among the various types of anesthesia and wetting solutions used in Liposuction. 3. Identify the available literature about skin-tightening procedures. 4. Convey to patients the complication profile for various modalities of Liposuction. 5. Recall important ASPS consensus guidelines when discussing Liposuction. SUMMARY The article was prepared to feature recent evidence-based publications pertaining to Liposuction. The authors placed special emphasis on the most clinically relevant data. In addition, they highlighted current data regarding Liposuction-related fields, including autologous fat transfer and minimally invasive skin tightening.
Phillip C. Haeck - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Evidence-based patient safety advisory: Liposuction.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2009Co-Authors: Phillip C. Haeck, Jennifer A. Swanson, Karol A. Gutowski, C. Bob Basu, Amy G. Wandel, Lynn Damitz, Neal R. Reisman, Stephen B. BakerAbstract:Liposuction is considered to be one of the most frequently performed plastic surgery procedures in the United States, yet despite the popularity of Liposuction, there is relatively little scientific evidence available on patient safety issues. This practice advisory provides an overview of various techniques, practices, and management strategies that pertain to individuals undergoing Liposuction, and recommendations are offered for each issue to ensure and enhance patient safety.