title: Comparison of Blood Loss in Laser Lipolysis vs Traditional Liposuction.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Laser-assisted liposuction has been associated with reduced blood loss. However, this clinical finding has not been evaluated objectively.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  In this study, the authors objectively estimated the blood loss volume associated with laser lipolysis vs traditional liposuction in various anatomic regions.
  
  
  METHODS
  In this prospective study, 56 patients underwent equal amounts of traditional and laser-assisted liposuction at 2 contralateral anatomic sites. Blood loss volumes were calculated from the lipoaspirates by measuring hemoglobin and red blood cell content. The data were analyzed statistically with repeated-measures analysis of variance and the Mann-Whitney U test.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Laser lipolysis can reduce blood loss by more than 50% compared with traditional liposuction. Laser lipolysis resulted in significant reductions in mean blood loss volumes in the abdomen, flanks, back, and breast.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The authors provide objective evidence that laser lipolysis significantly reduces blood loss compared with traditional liposuction.
  
  
  METHODS
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authors.affiliation: Drs Abdelaal and Aboelatta are Associate Professors, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
authors.forename: Mohammed Mahmoud
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Abdelaal
authors.affiliation: Drs Abdelaal and Aboelatta are Associate Professors, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt dr_yaser72@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Yasser Abdallah
authors.initials: YA
authors.lastname: Aboelatta
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004906:Erythrocyte Count; D005260:Female; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D006454:Hemoglobins
keywords: blood loss; laser lipolysis; traditional liposuction