Safety and Effectiveness of Real-time Direct Vision Liposuction Performed Using Intraoperative Ultrasonography

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Medical Imaging
• Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

• Liposuction is a common body contouring procedure.
• Advances like ultrasonography improve results, anatomical accuracy, and safety.
• Retraction technology also contributes to better outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of intraoperative ultrasonography in liposuction.
• To assess patient satisfaction with liposuction results and techniques.
• To measure deep fat layer reduction using ultrasonography.

Main Methods:

• A multicenter study involving 80 female patients undergoing liposuction.
• Intraoperative ultrasonography used for anatomical guidance and fat layer assessment.
• Patient satisfaction surveys and complication monitoring over a 6-month follow-up.

Main Results:

• Ultrasonography confirmed significant deep fat layer reduction (approx. 99%) at abdominal and dorsal levels.
• Fat reduction was maintained at 6 months post-procedure.
• No intraoperative or follow-up complications were reported; high patient satisfaction was noted.

Conclusions:

• Intraoperative ultrasonography facilitates accurate liposuction by aiding anatomical localization.
• The technique enhances safety, preventing lesions and complications.
• High patient satisfaction rates underscore the effectiveness of ultrasonography-assisted liposuction.