High Definition Liposculpture in Male Patients Using Reciprocating Power-Assisted Liposuction Technology: Techniques and Results in a Prospective Study

Abstract Background High-definition liposculpture (HDL) consists of techniques developed to emulate an athletic and attractive surface anatomy. Objectives The aim of this study was to describe our experience, including techniques and postoperative outcomes, when performing HDL with power-assisted li...

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Veröffentlicht in:Aesthetic surgery journal 2020-02, Vol.40 (3), p.299-307
Hauptverfasser: Saad, Ahmad N, Pablo Arbelaez, Juan, De Benito, Javier
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Background High-definition liposculpture (HDL) consists of techniques developed to emulate an athletic and attractive surface anatomy. Objectives The aim of this study was to describe our experience, including techniques and postoperative outcomes, when performing HDL with power-assisted liposuction (PAL) technology in male patients. Methods In this prospective study PAL was used for fat extraction and to perform HDL. Intraoperative data were collected and the techniques used were recorded. Postoperatively, photographs were taken, and data were collected regarding the use of compression garments and pain medication, return to work and full activity, and satisfaction levels. Results All patients were males, with an average age of 32.3 years and a body mass index of 26.45 kg/m2; the follow-up period averaged 7.6 months. Intraoperatively, all patients received HDL of the chest, abdomen, back, and upper arms, and fat transfer to the chest. The average operative time was 3.4 hours. None of patients had drains left intraoperatively. Postoperatively, all patients were completely off their pain medications by postoperative day 9. They received, on average, 3.7 sessions of lymphatic massage and wore compression garments for an average of 3 weeks. They returned to work 6.1 days after surgery and were back to full activity in 3.2 weeks. Minor complications were reported in 2 patients. Patient satisfaction was on average 9.8 (on a scale of 1-10) at 6 months. Conclusions HDL with PAL technology is a safe procedure that delivers reproducible natural-looking results with high patient satisfaction rates, low risk of complications, and a relatively short and tolerable recovery process. Level of Evidence: 4
ISSN:1090-820X
1527-330X
DOI:10.1093/asj/sjz218