Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Subcutaneous endoscopy in suction lipectomy.

B Teimourian, S S Kroll

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |November 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Fiberoptic endoscopy visualizes subcutaneous tissues after suction lipectomy, confirming intact neurovascular supply to the skin. This supports the safety and efficacy of blunt cannula suction lipectomy techniques.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    A novel energy mapping approach for CT-based attenuation correction in PET.

    Medical physics·2012
    Same author

    The modified cartilage disc tip graft in primary rhinoplasty.

    Aesthetic surgery journal·2009
    Same author

    Waistline cincture.

    Aesthetic surgery journal·2009
    Same author

    Reconstructive management of contralateral breast cancer in patients who previously underwent unilateral breast reconstruction.

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2001
    Same author

    Comparison of immediate and delayed free TRAM flap breast reconstruction in patients receiving postmastectomy radiation therapy.

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2001
    Same author

    Thrombolytic therapy: what is its role in free flap salvage?

    Annals of plastic surgery·2001
    Same journal

    Building Practical Artificial Intelligence Tools For The Plastic Surgeon: A Step-By-Step Guide To Cowork.

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Interpretation Matters: Common Statistical Pitfalls in Retrospective Surgical Research.

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026
    Same journal

    "Inferior Repositioning of the High-Riding Nipple Using a Parenchymal-Based Flap".

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026
    Same journal

    A Four-Step Strategy for the Treatment of Facial Rhytids: A Focus on Upper Facial Wrinkles.

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Evaluating Long-Term Retention of Fresh-Frozen Costal Cartilage Allograft in An Animal Model.

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Manual extrusion of fat granules for primary thinning of a bulky flap.

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Procedures
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Suction lipectomy is a cosmetic procedure to remove excess fat.
    • Assessing the impact of lipectomy on underlying tissue structures is crucial.
    • Existing imaging methods may not adequately visualize superficial subcutaneous tissue integrity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To adapt fiberoptic endoscopy for subcutaneous tissue visualization.
    • To document the neurovascular supply to the skin after suction lipectomy.
    • To evaluate the safety of blunt cannula use in suction lipectomy.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized adapted fiberoptic endoscopy equipment.
    • Obtained subcutaneous photographs of tissues post-suction lipectomy.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Described the technique of subcutaneous endoscopy.

    • Main Results:

    • Photographs demonstrated an intact neurovascular supply to the skin.
    • Findings support the concept of suction lipectomy using a blunt cannula.
    • The subcutaneous endoscopy technique was successfully implemented.

    Conclusions:

    • Subcutaneous endoscopy is a viable method for visualizing tissue post-lipectomy.
    • The technique confirms the preservation of neurovascular structures.
    • Further applications for subcutaneous endoscopy are proposed.