Patient Satisfaction after Upper Extremity Laser Lipolysis without Suction
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background and Objective.
There has been a heightened interest in laser-assisted fat reduction procedures.
We aimed to determine if lipolysis with the 1,320 nm Nd-YAG short-pulsed laser without subsequent suction results in satisfactory contouring of the upper extremity.
Materials and Methods.
Unilateral laser lipolysis of the upper arm was performed on 5 patients.
Subcutaneous, subdermal, and skin surface temperatures were monitored with flexible thermocouples throughout the procedure to aid in the establishment of a treatment endpoint.
Photographs and arm circumference measurements were evaluated before and 3 months after laser lipolysis.
Patients were given the choice of undergoing the procedure on the contralateral arm at 3 months.
Results.
All patients achieved no improvement to minimal improvement in upper arm contour.
One of five patients was elected to have lipolysis performed on the contralateral arm.
Conclusion.
Laser lipolysis may be safely performed with the parameters utilized in this pilot study, although minimal improvement was seen in upper extremity contour.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kotlus, Brett S.& Mok, Charles. 2011. Patient Satisfaction after Upper Extremity Laser Lipolysis without Suction. Plastic Surgery International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465125
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kotlus, Brett S.& Mok, Charles. Patient Satisfaction after Upper Extremity Laser Lipolysis without Suction. Plastic Surgery International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465125
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kotlus, Brett S.& Mok, Charles. Patient Satisfaction after Upper Extremity Laser Lipolysis without Suction. Plastic Surgery International. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465125
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465125