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Human Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Sampling Using a Mini-Liposuction Technique
Published on: September 27, 2021
[Application of external ultrasound-assisted tumescent liposuction in upper legs]
1Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, 174 Hospital of PLA, Xiamen 361003, China.
Objective:
To find a safe, effective and simple method for liposuction in the upper legs.
Methods:
After appropriate choices of the incision, range of suction, and the method for liposuction, 32 patients received external ultrasound-assisted tumescent liposuction in the upper legs with local anesthesia.
Results:
All the patients recovered smoothly and quickly from the operation with satisfactory effects of weight reduction and shaping of the legs, and no obvious complications occurred in these cases.
Conclusion:
External ultrasound-assisted tumescent liposuction is safe, effective and simple for removing local fat deposit in the upper legs.
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