The application of liposuction for removal of hematomas and fat necrosis.
The standard liposuction apparatus with 1.5-mm spatula cannula has been used to aspirate hematomas early and to debride areas of fat necrosis. This technique has proved to be of great value in hematomas following face lifting and posttraumatic scalp hematomas and in fat necrosis generally.
Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
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D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery*; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005218:Fat Necrosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation*