Laser assisted liposuction

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BACKGROUND: Body contouring is a significant area of dermatologic and plastic surgery. Surgical procedures, like surgical lipectomy, and less invasive procedures, such as various liposuction techniques, are the two main ways to reduce fat. AIM: Our study showed that 1444 nm Nd:YAG laser-assisted lipolysis used with appropriate and specific parameters effectively destroys adipose tissue avoiding these risks and determining a safe clinical application. METHOD: A subcutaneous, 1444 nm Nd:YAG laser was used on 132 patients (range, 18-73 years; 109 women and 23 men with Fitzpatrick skin phototypes ranging between II and V) requiring body and face contouring...

Sagging of the periumbilical skin, also known as the "sad umbilicus," is one of the most common postoperative complications in liposuction. It is characterized by an increase in the width and decrease in the height of the umbilicus. Technological advances in power-assisted liposuction resulting in skin tightening have been central to improvements in the treatment of sagging skin. Laser-assisted liposuction is a procedure in which a laser fiber induces lipolysis and skin tightening. Laser treatment delivered using a 980-nm diode laser may result in up to 30% skin surface area contraction...

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of non-invasive aesthetic treatments is increasing, with patients demanding easier, safer, and more effective non-invasive cosmetic procedures. Submental fat is usually addressed using liposuction, which is associated with significant adverse events and a long recovery. Although newer, non-invasive submental fat treatments are gaining popularity, they are often complex, require frequent injections, or have adverse side effects. AIMS: Assess the safety and efficacy of vacuum-assisted acoustic wave technology for treating submental...

BACKGROUND: Popular demand for minimally invasive soft tissue tightening is continuously on the rise. In recent years, subcutaneous radiofrequency or radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) has been reported to produce the desired surgical outcome on lower-face and body tightening. However, few studies are found using subcutaneous radiofrequency for midface rejuvenation. AIMS: This study was performed to review our surgical method for the midface rejuvenation using subcutaneous radiofrequency combined with liposuction and to evaluate the clinical outcomes...

The most important factor that distinguishes a youthful appearance from an aged one is the shape of the lower face. This study aimed to examine the outcome of volume reduction of the lower face using laser-assisted liposuction (SmartLipo) at the time of rhytidectomy in Asians. There were 20 patients (Group 1) for whom only extended deep-plane rhytidectomy were performed, while extended deep-plane rhytidectomy with laser-assisted liposuction was performed on 42 patients (Group 2). This study was performed retrospectively...

BACKGROUND: Laser-assisted liposuction (LAL) has been used to maximize viable adipocyte yields in lipoaspirates, although optimizing tissue processing methods is still a challenge. A high-quality lipoaspirate has been a key factor for extended graft longevity. OBJECTIVE: To assess the viability and potency of stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells and adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) in fat samples from lipoaspirates harvested with a novel 1470-nm diode, radial emitting LAL platform...

BACKGROUND: Laser-assisted liposuction using 1470-nm radial fiber emits light energy preferentially absorbed by water, yielding a rapid and localized contouring and tightening effect, with minimal scarring. When collected under appropriate conditions, extracted fat samples can be exploited as autologous filling material in liposculpturing procedures. OBJECTIVES: To assess the 6-month contouring efficacy of 1470 radial fiber-assisted liposuction and the volumetric enhancement effect of the harvested tissue in facial fat grafting...

OBJECTIVE: To review the characteristics and deficiencies of various liposuction methods to provide reference for choosing more suitable liposuction in clinic and ideas for the improvement and development of liposuction equipment. METHODS: The literature related to liposuction in recent years was consulted, and the principle, indications as well as existing problems were reviewed. RESULTS: Liposuction can be divided into two categories according to the principles of fat separation...

BACKGROUND: This study aims to analyse the quality of studies and revisit the liposuction assisted gynecomastia surgery performed through minimal incision. METHODS: A systematic review, based on the literature in the PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Cochrane, to the treatment of Simon's grade I and II gynecomastia was conducted using keywords "gynecomastia" AND "liposuction." Study appraisal was performed using MINORS to assess the methodological quality of the paper...

Reviewing the literatures, we did not found-to our knowledge-any study using the Nd:YAG laser with wavelength 1440 nm in assisted liposuction and rejuvenation of the head and neck region although of the higher absorption rate for fat and water. Evidence-based practice supports the benefits of laser-assisted liposuction over conventional liposuction with skin tightening in selected areas specifically the submental area and the neck. The aim of the work is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Nd:YAG laser wavelength (WL) 1440 nm on lipolysis of submental area and skin tightening of the lower face and neck area...

Liposuction and nonsurgical fat reduction modalities (ie, body contouring) are among the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the United States. Liposuction is an invasive surgical procedure in which adipose tissue is dislodged and suction is used to remove it. The procedure originally was performed with a regional nerve block or general anesthesia; a tumescent technique for local anesthesia now is used. There are several types of liposuction, each uses application of energy to allow for removal of fat...

BACKGROUND: Most women consider an oval-shaped face to be youthful and beautiful. In recent years, demand has grown for surgical procedures with a shorter downtime and fewer complications. These minimally invasive procedures include botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) injection, filler injection, suction-assisted liposuction (SAL), laser-assisted lipolysis (LAL), thread lifting, and fat grafting. This study aims to introduce an effective method for creating an aesthetically pleasing lower face using a combination of minimally invasive procedures...

BACKGROUND: The loss of the umbilical vertical axis, causing a horizontal shape deformity after liposuction, is a current aesthetic issue. The use of energy devices, such as LASER and VASER, has been advocated as an option for improving skin retraction, but no data are available on the prevention of umbilical sagging. OBJECTIVES: The authors sought to describe a technique for preventing umbilical deformities after medium definition liposuction employing suction-assisted liposuction...

The past decade has experienced a surge in the frequency of nonsurgical procedures, including injectables, skin rejuvenation, and nonsurgical fat reduction. Nonsurgical fat reduction methods include cryolipolysis (Coolsculpting), ultrasound (Vaser Shape), laser (Liposonix), and radiofrequency (Vanquish). These methods generally produce good results, with cryolipolysis gaining much popularity over the past few years. Multiple reports of paradoxical adipose hyperplasia have been reported with Coolsculpting, with an incidence of 0...

BACKGROUND: Many recent studies have evaluated the clinical safety and efficacy of therapeutic lasers in laser lipolysis, but without detailed description of the safe and effective parameters. PURPOSE: To propose a method for adjusting safe and effective parameters for laser lipolysis. METHODS: Detailed calculations of the safe and effective laser parameters for fat melting are proposed in the study. Amount of energy delivered in joules was calculated based on data from Havenith research...

Lipoedema is a rare painful disorder of the adipose tissue. It essentially affects females and is often misdiagnosed as lymphoedema or obesity. It is globally misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed, and the literature is lacking appropriate guidance to assist clinicians towards this diagnosis. However, the need to recognise this disorder as a unique entity has important implications to establish proper treatment and, therefore, its tremendous effect on patients. Early diagnosis and treatment can turn these patients' lives upside down...

BACKGROUND: The authors aimed to analyze factors related to lipotransfer for localized scleroderma, and to explore the feasibility of cell-assisted lipotransfer for localized scleroderma treatment. METHODS: Abdominal fat samples were taken from six scleroderma patients without corticosteroid therapy, five scleroderma patients with corticosteroid therapy, and 10 normal liposuction patients. Their quantity, morphology, and proliferation ability were measured. Blood flow was measured by laser speckle contrast imaging in localized scleroderma lesions and normal contralateral regions for eight localized scleroderma patients...

Background: Liposuction is one of the most performed cosmetic surgery procedures. In a previously reported study, gold-nanoparticle (GNP) laser-assisted liposuction (NanoLipo) was shown to improve procedure parameters and outcomes in a porcine model. Objectives: An ex vivo human liposuction model was developed to assess the ease, efficacy, and outcomes of NanoLipo, and to further explore its mechanism of action in facilitating liposuction. Methods: NanoLipo was compared to a control without GNPs in sets of fresh, nonperfused, anatomically symmetric, matched tissue specimens from 12 patients...

BACKGROUND: The goal of this study is to examine the existing peer reviewed literature comparing modern adjunctive techniques in liposuction including laser-assisted liposuction (LAL) and ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) to standard suction-assisted liposuction (SAL). We intend to interpret these findings into a literature-based clinical application to influence practice patterns. METHODS: A literature review was conducted using a keyword search in PubMed. Keyword search items included liposuction, lipoplasty, suction assisted liposuction, ultrasound assisted liposuction, laser assisted liposuction, tumescent, liposuction comparison, liposuction review, and combinations therein...