4,741 results match your criteria: "Liposuction Techniques"

Introduction: The increasing reliance on Internet search engines for health-related queries requires a thorough evaluation of the public's engagement with medical information. This study aims to analyze global trends in interest in lymphedema over the past decade using Google Trends (GT).

Methods: A physiatrist with expertise in lymphedema management identified and analyzed 12 key search terms according to the International Society of Lymphology (ISL) guidelines.

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Abdominoplasty is a common aesthetic surgical procedure primarily performed under general anesthesia (GA). However, GA is aerosol-generating and involves extended immobilization associated with systemic complications like venous thromboembolisms (VTEs). There is increasing interest in performing abdominoplasties without GA because of potential lower complication rates and shorter postoperative recovery time.

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Background: Application of helium-based plasma radiofrequency (RF; Renuvion, Apyx Medical, Clearwater, FL) in the subcutaneous plane results in tissue coagulation and contraction. Although, traditionally, the impact of thermal devices on skin laxity is assessed by measuring changes in skin surface area, this indirect measure does not permit intraoperative assessment or differentiation of effects from various treatments.

Objectives: To determine the amount of soft tissue contraction achieved by multiple passes of helium plasma RF energy to the subcutaneous connective tissues following power-assisted liposuction (PAL).

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Background: More than 65% of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) use arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) for hemodialysis. The increasing incidence of comorbid ESRD and obesity (body mass index, >35 kg/m) precludes patients from kidney transplantation, resulting in a need for long-term, durable AVF access. Compared with traditional superficialization techniques for overlying adiposity, liposuction is minimally invasive and well-tolerated, allowing for earlier fistula use with lower complications.

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Background: Retroperitoneal liposarcoma (RPLS) is the most common soft tissue sarcoma originating in the retroperitoneal space. Although surgery is the standard treatment, recurrence remains frequent. In this study, we aimed to explore the safety and efficacy of total (ipsilateral) retroperitoneal lipectomy (TRL) compared to traditional complete resection (CR) for primary RPLS.

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Background: Liposuction is the most common cosmetic plastic surgery procedure in the United States, and lipo-aspiration for fat grafting is gaining in popularity. The results are effective, but complications include seroma, contour irregularities, skin necrosis, and even death. Scarring, dehiscence, and infection at the port site, although minor, are a common and less-discussed problem.

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Context: Increased mesenteric visceral fat is associated with the metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes.

Methods: Using Targeted Cell Separation and Extraction Technology (TC-SET), we examined the effect of removal of intra-abdominal fat, specifically small bowel mesenteric fat, on glycemic control and insulin sensitivity in 7 obese, poorly controlled type 2 diabetic individuals (HbA1c = 8.9±0.

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Background: Adipose tissue provides an abundant source of stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells for immediate administration. It can also give rise to many multipotent adipose-derived stromal cells. SVF is the population of cells obtained from mechanical or enzymatic digestion of lipoaspirate with no necessity for cell culture or expansion.

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Background: Abdominoplasty is one of the most commonly performed procedures. Despite improvements in the abdominoplasty technique, seroma is the most common complication, ranging from 5 to 43%. This study aimed to review the literature to compare therapeutic strategies to prevent common adverse events in abdominoplasty.

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Efficacy of Fibrin Sealant in Submental Liposuction: A Prospective Randomized Study.

Aesthetic Plast Surg

December 2024

Tokyo Chuo Beauty Clinic, K's Square Building 3F, 2-8-15 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-fu, UmedaOsaka, Japan.

Background: The incidence rate of submental liposuction has been increasing in recent years. Although this procedure is relatively simple, serious complications, including fatalities, have been reported, primarily owing to intraoperative and postoperative bleeding.

Methods: To enhance the safety of liposuction, we examined the efficacy of Beriplast® P (CSL Behring, Melbourne, Australia), a physiological tissue adhesive fibrin sealant, in reducing postoperative swelling.

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Objective: To substantiate the medical device design for mechanical processing of adipose tissue.

Material And Methods: Enzymatic method using collagenase and mechanical method for obtaining the stromal vascular fraction (SVF) are compared. The authors emphasized the disadvantages of enzymatic method, such as high cost and duration of process.

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Unanticipated Economic Burden of Cosmetic Surgery Tourism: A Single Academic Center's Experience.

Aesthetic Plast Surg

December 2024

Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.

Introduction: Cosmetic surgery tourism is a burgeoning field, attracting patients with the possibility of procedures at reduced costs. Patients are often unaware of the potential cost of managing complications, with the cost often passed on to the local healthcare systems. We report our experience at a single academic center which serves as a safety net hospital managing cosmetic surgery tourism patients.

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Evaluation of Perilipin Expression in Centrifuged Fat Grafts on Different Revolutions Per Minute and Duration Combinations.

Aesthetic Plast Surg

December 2024

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery, Medipol Mega University Hospital school of medicine, TEM avrupa otoyolu Goztepe cikisi 1, 34214, Bagcilar, Istanbul, Turkey.

Fat graft applications are one of the most frequently used procedures in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Fat graft survival rate is variable and depends on many parameters. Those are the features of recipient area, method of obtaining the fat graft, the procedures applied to the harvest to get pure fat graft and the application techniques.

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The depressor labii inferioris (DLI) muscle helps to lower and turn the lower lip outward and receives innervation from the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve. Paralysis of this muscle is a rare but potential complication of chin augmentation injections. Paralysis of the DLI causes symptoms such as difficulty smiling on the affected side, difficulty speaking clearly, and facial asymmetry, especially when smiling.

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The Experience and Complications of Lipoabdominoplasty for Chinese Post-bariatric Population.

Aesthetic Plast Surg

December 2024

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhi Zao Ju Road, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China.

Background: The increasing prevalence of bariatric surgeries in China has led to a growing number of patients experiencing massive weight loss and abdominal skin laxity. However, there is a scarcity of reports addressing post-bariatric lipoabdominoplasty in these patients. This study aims to present our clinical experiences with lipoabdominoplasty in post-bariatric patients in China.

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Background: Gynecomastia, the enlargement of male breast tissue, significantly impacts both physical and psychological health. Surgical intervention is often necessary, utilizing various techniques to reduce glandular and fatty tissue. This paper introduces an innovative surgical method combining power-assisted liposuction with the stab-flatten technique to enhance precision and cosmetic results.

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Background: This systematic review aims to consolidate and analyze reported cases of fat embolism following fat grafting, focusing on patient demographics, procedural characteristics, clinical features, diagnostic methods, management strategies, and outcomes.

Methods: A systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane, Embase, MEDLINE, and Scopus, up to January 31, 2024. Inclusion criteria encompassed case presentations diagnosing fat embolism or fat embolism syndrome post-fat grafting in patients over the age of 18 years.

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An Essential Infinitebook for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Preoperative Planning.

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open

December 2024

Infinitebook, AIRV-Associação Empresarial da Região Viseu, Viseu, Portugal.

Background: Over the past decade, plastic and reconstructive procedures have notably increased, driven by greater accessibility and aesthetic preferences. Despite surgeons' efforts, patient satisfaction faces challenges due to unrealistic expectations rooted in inadequate knowledge. Preoperative consultations present an opportune moment to address this issue.

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Preoperative Routine Cold-water Immersion for Lipedema Reduction Surgery.

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open

December 2024

From the Private Practice, Total Lipedema Care, Beverly Hills, CA.

Routine cold-water immersion (CWI) is typically suggested to reduce inflammation, a hallmark property of lipedema. Lipedema is a connective tissue disorder with a genetic component that presents with a disproportionate distribution of nodules in the extremities. This case report explores the impact of routine CWI on the effectiveness of lipedema reduction surgery (LRS) and manual lipedema extraction, as part of the SMiLE technique (softening, mobilization, liposuction, and extraction).

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Background: In breast reconstruction using the abdominal perforator flap, if the flap capacity is too large, secondary revision procedures can be performed to reduce flap volume and reconstruct the inframammary fold (IMF). We examined the various revision methods and cosmetic results.

Methods: This study included 28 patients who underwent secondary revision among 216 patients who had breast reconstruction using the abdominal perforator flap between April 2012 and March 2019.

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Article Synopsis
  • Weight loss patients often have significant abdominal skin laxity due to rapid weight loss and bariatric surgery, prompting the development of new body contouring techniques.
  • This study evaluated the effectiveness of helium plasma radiofrequency (HPRF) technology for tightening skin after lipoabdominoplasty in 100 patients, focusing on safety, satisfaction, and outcomes.
  • Findings showed high patient satisfaction (88% rated 5/5 on the Likert scale) and minimal complications, demonstrating that HPRF-assisted lipoabdominoplasty can enhance body contouring with lower risk of scarring and complications.
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Predictive model for abdominal liposuction volume in patients with obesity using machine learning in a longitudinal multi-center study in Korea.

Sci Rep

November 2024

Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, 23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, South Korea.

This study aimed to develop and validate a machine learning (ML)-based model for predicting liposuction volumes in patients with obesity. This study used longitudinal cohort data from 2018 to 2023 from five nationwide centers affiliated with 365MC Liposuction Hospital, the largest liposuction hospitals in Korea. Fifteen variables related to patient profiles were integrated and applied to various ML algorithms, including random forest, support vector, XGBoost, decision tree, and AdaBoost regressors.

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Objective: To evaluate bone development in patients with alveolar clefts and permanent dentition treated with alveolar bone graft supplemented with stromal vascular fraction (SVF).

Design: Clinical, prospective, randomized.

Location: Single tertiary care institution.

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Background: Because gynecomastia is one of the most considerable aesthetic procedures for men, we are researching in our article recent management methods for high grades of gynecomastia.

Methods: This prospective study included 45 individuals with gynecomastia, divided into 3 groups: group A (15 individuals) managed by traditional liposuction, group B (15 individuals) managed by vibration amplification of sound energy at resonance (VASER)-assisted lipoplasty, and group C (15 individuals) managed by VASER and J-plasma. Authors used a skin fold caliper for measurement of subareolar disk size and a Cutometer for assessment of skin pliability and firmness.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study investigated the knowledge of medical students regarding metabolic syndrome, which is increasingly affecting young adults, using a survey conducted in a medical college in Saudi Arabia.
  • - Results showed that while over 70% of students recognized risk factors and symptoms for conditions like diabetes and hypertension, there were significant misconceptions, such as many third-year students incorrectly linking fatigue to high cholesterol.
  • - The findings suggest that although students have a moderate understanding of metabolic syndrome, there is a need for enhanced education and awareness programs to improve their overall knowledge.
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