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R Narins

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PubMed2001

The efficacy of powered liposuction.

BACKGROUND: Powered liposuction is a relatively new innovation for more efficient removal of adipose tissue. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of powered liposuction in removing adipose tissue when compared to traditional liposuction. METHODS: Four powered liposuction devices were evaluated in the power on mode vs. the power off. The fat extracted in each of these modes was measured in a mucous specimen trap. RESULTS: There was increased fat extraction in the powered mode for all instruments. The increased rate of fat extraction varied from 20 to 45% between instruments. the overall increased extraction in powered vs. nonpowered mode was 30%. CONCLUSION: The powered liposuction devices tested significantly increase the efficacy of subcutaneous fat removal during liposuction.

Abdomen↗
PubMed1999

Does the location of the surgery or the specialty of the physician affect malpractice claims in liposuction?

BACKGROUND: There is increasing national dialogue on who should perform liposuction and where it should be performed. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of the location of liposuction surgery and the specialty of the physician on the incidence of malpractice claims. METHODS: Physicians Insurance Association of America malpractice data from 1995-1997 was analyzed. RESULTS: Hospital-based liposuction had more than 3 times the rate of malpractice settlements than office-based liposuction. Dermatologists accounted for less than 1% of malpractice claim settlements in liposuction. CONCLUSION: Dermatologic liposuction education has emphasized small volume cases performed under local anesthesia using the tumescent technique. The safety of this approach appears to be validated in terms of decreased malpractice settlements.

Ambulatory Surgical Procedures↗