title: Liposuction devices: technology update.
abstract: Since its introduction by Illouz and others over 30 years ago, suction-assisted lipectomy/liposuction/lipoplasty has evolved tremendously and has developed into one of the most popular procedures in aesthetic plastic surgery. Liposuction is an effective procedure employed to treat localized adipose deposits in patients not suffering from generalized obesity. These accumulations of subcutaneous fat often occur in predictable distributions in both men and women. A cannula connected to a suction-generating source allows for small incisions to be strategically placed and large volumes of fat to be removed. This fat removal leads to improved harmonious balance of a patient's physique and improved body contour. Various surgical techniques are available and have evolved as technology has improved. Current technology for liposuction includes suction-assisted lipectomy, ultrasound-assisted, power-assisted, laser-assisted, and radiofrequency-assisted. The choice of technology and technique often depends on patient characteristics and surgeon preference. The objective of this review is to provide a thorough assessment of current technologies available to plastic surgeons performing liposuction.
authors.affiliation: The Department of Plastic Surgery, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Sachin M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Shridharani
authors.affiliation: The Department of Plastic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Justin M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Broyles
authors.affiliation: The Department of Plastic Surgery, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Matarasso
keywords: coolsculpting; laser; lipoplasty; mesotherapy; power-assisted; radiofrequency; ultrasound; water-assisted
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