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Muscle Delimitation by Segmental Liposuction: A New Anatomical Approach
Giovanni Mera-Cruz1, Natalia Murillo-Romero1, Silvia Daniela Pabón-Rojas2
1From the Private Practice, Bogotá, Colombia.
Background:
Liposuction has shifted from empirical practice to anatomically guided surgery. Ultrasound and adipose compression enhance safety by preserving the Scarpa fascia and tailoring techniques to each region.
Methods:
A retrospective cohort study included 615 patients (461 women, 154 men; aged 18-60 y) treated in Bogotá (2021-2024). Exclusion criteria included smoking, body mass index greater than 30 kg/m2, and major comorbidities. Variables included demographics, surgical details, complications, and satisfaction (analog visual scale, 0-10). Statistical analysis included measures of central tendency, SD, and the Shapiro-Wilk test.
Results:
Mean age was 35.4 years, body mass index was 24.6 kg/m2, and mean volume aspirated was 3.4 L. Complications included 3 seromas (0.49%), 2 hematomas (0.32%), and 1 infection (0.16%).
Conclusions:
Segmental liposuction with ultrasound and Scarpa fascia preservation provides safe contouring, low morbidity, and high satisfaction. Mastery of 3-dimensional adipose anatomy is essential for reliable, natural outcomes.
