title: Effect of large-volume liposuction on sex hormones and glucose- and lipid metabolism in females.
abstract: Nine consecutive patients who underwent syringe-assisted liposuction with a mean aspirate volume of 3633 mL (range: 1800-5500) had their lipids, lipoproteins, and sex hormones measured pre- and postoperatively. Seven of the patients also underwent an oral glucose tolerance test with measurements of insulin and C-peptide. The major finding was a significant increase in HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein A1, while there was no significant change in sex hormones or glucose levels 9-12 months after the liposuction procedure. The results indicate that large-volume liposuction might decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease in these patients.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Samdal
authors.forename: K I
authors.initials: KI
authors.lastname: Birkeland
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ose
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Amland
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism*; D002096:C-Peptide / Q000097:blood; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood; D015187:Lipectomy; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011863:Radioimmunoassay
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D002096:C-Peptide; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones; D007328:Insulin; D008055:Lipids; D002784:Cholesterol