title: A practical guide to ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty.
abstract: This article provides practical guidelines for plastic surgeons to incorporate ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty into their practice. Tips for improved results are provided and methods to avoid complications are discussed. The author also weighs the advantages and disadvantages of ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty and suction-assisted lipoplasty.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013396:Suction; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods