The Efficacy of Powered Liposuction
Dermatologic Surgery
2001 Abstract
0108-735 Coleman
Coleman WP 3rd, Katz B, Bruck M, Narins R, Lawrence N, Flynn TC, Coleman WP, Coleman KM.
The efficacy of powered liposuction. Dermatol Surg. 2001 Aug;27(8):735-8. PMID: 11493297
Department of Dermatology, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
BACKGROUND:
Powered liposuction is a relatively new innovation for more efficient removal of adipose tissue.
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the effectiveness of powered liposuction in removing adipose tissue when compared to traditional liposuction.
METHODS:
Four powered liposuction devices were evaluated in the power on mode vs. the power off. The fat extracted in each of these modes was measured in a mucous specimen trap.
RESULTS:
There was increased fat extraction in the powered mode for all instruments. The increased rate of fat extraction varied from 20 to 45% between instruments. the overall increased extraction in powered vs. nonpowered mode was 30%.
CONCLUSION:
The powered liposuction devices tested significantly increase the efficacy of subcutaneous fat removal during liposuction.
Publication Types:
Evaluation Studies