Comment to: “Laser-Assisted Liposuction (LAL) Versus Traditional Liposuction: Systematic Review”

Submental Nd:Yag laser-assisted liposuction.

BACKGROUND Liposuction of the neck is currently one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures. In the present study, the author describes his experience with neck and jowl laser-assisted liposuction. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS In this procedure, submental lipodystrophy is treated with an Nd:YAG laser, at a 1,064 nm wavelength. Over a 5-year-period, 82 subjects were treated using...

Laser lipolysis versus traditional liposuction for fat removal.

Liposuction is second only to breast augmentation as the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the USA. Liposuction removes fat through very small skin incisions, with atraumatic, blunt-tipped cannulas. Simplicity, quality of results and relatively rare complications are but a few benefits that explain its success. Its main limitation is the minimal skin retraction achieved after the pr...

Comparison of Blood Loss in Laser Lipolysis vs Traditional Liposuction.

BACKGROUND Laser-assisted liposuction has been associated with reduced blood loss. However, this clinical finding has not been evaluated objectively. OBJECTIVES In this study, the authors objectively estimated the blood loss volume associated with laser lipolysis vs traditional liposuction in various anatomic regions. METHODS In this prospective study, 56 patients underwent equal amounts of...

Abstract: Pitfalls of Laser Liposuction

METHODS: A 3D surgical model was established by creating a 3D printed skull covered with elastic cloth. 10 plastic surgery residents enrolled in the study. CAD was performed for all cases based on 3D CT data. The surgical templates were designed and printed out for the experimental group. Experimental/control group (n=5 each) performed facial contour surgeries on the surgical model with/without...

Gynoid Lipodystrophy Treatment and Other Advances on Laser-Assisted Liposuction