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The efficacy of powered liposuction
1Department 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.
