Microcannular tumescent liposuction

Liposuction is a commonly performed procedure to remove localized deposits of fat. Liposuction under general anesthesia is associated with significant morbidity and risk of mortality. Dermatologic surgeons have made significant contributions in this field. Tumescent liposuction using microcannuale u...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 2007-11, Vol.73 (6), p.377-383
Main Authors: VENKATARAM, Jayashree, VENKATARAM, Mysore
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adipose Tissue - pathology
Anesthesia
Anesthesia, Local
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Chemical properties
Counseling
Dermatology
Fat
General anesthesia. Technics. Complications. Neuromuscular blocking. Premedication. Surgical preparation. Sedation
Health aspects
History
Humans
Lipectomy - adverse effects
Lipectomy - methods
Liposuction
Medical sciences
Methods
Patient Education as Topic
Patient Selection
Postoperative Care
Preoperative Care
Skin plastic surgery
Surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
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Summary:Liposuction is a commonly performed procedure to remove localized deposits of fat. Liposuction under general anesthesia is associated with significant morbidity and risk of mortality. Dermatologic surgeons have made significant contributions in this field. Tumescent liposuction using microcannuale under local anesthesia, as practised by dermatologic surgeons is safe and effective. This article describes the procedure of microcannular tumescent liposuction.
ISSN:0378-6323
0973-3922
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0378-6323.37053