title: Low-level laser-assisted liposculpture: clinical report of 700 cases.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Suction-assisted lipoplasty has limitations, particularly in dealing with fibrous areas such as the back, sides, and male chest, or when secondary lipoplasty is performed.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The use of low-level laser-assisted lipoplasty was evaluated in a series of 700 cases.
  
  
  METHODS
  After adequate infiltration was obtained in all targeted body areas, a 635-nm electric diode laser was applied to the targeted areas for 6 to 12 minutes, depending on the specific area, to liquefy the fat, which was extracted immediately after laser treatment.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Excellent aesthetic results, including an improved silhouette contour, smooth abdominal surface, and good skin retraction, were obtained in 95% of cases. Postoperative recovery was rapid, and complications were minimal.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Low-level laser-assisted lipoplasty can be a valuable adjunctive tool for the performance of lipoplasty. (Aesthetic Surg J 2002;22:451-455.).
authors.forename: Rodrigo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Neira
authors.forename: Clara
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ortiz-Neira