Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA): a novel approach for the evaluation of abdominal liposuction results.
BACKGROUND
It is difficult to measure exactly the amount of adipose tissue by which the body is reduced after liposuction. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) has been widely used in not only the diagnosis of osteoporosis but also the analysis of body composition such as the amount of bone mineral, adipose tissue, and other soft tissue. With this technique we can determine the exact amount of adipose tissue removed by liposuction.


METHODS
Twenty-eight subjects who underwent abdominal liposuction were enrolled in the study. DEXA scans were performed before and 2-3 months after liposuction. Data were collected and statistical analysis was performed.


CONCLUSIONS
DEXA is a feasible alternative for the evaluation of liposuction results.
Shi
Hangyan
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, 158 Shangtang Road, Hangzhou 310014, People's Republic of China. hangyan.shi@gmail.com
Ying
Qifeng
Q
Yan
Sheng
S
Chen
Da
D
Guo
Jincai
J
Sun
Yi
Y
Chen
Yong
Y
Wu
Sufan
S
D050153:Abdominal Fat / Q000601:surgery*; D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D000328:Adult; D001823:Body Composition; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy; D008875:Middle Aged