Syringe liposculpture revisited

Aesthetic Plast Surg. 1993 Summer;17(3):199-203. doi: 10.1007/BF00636262.

Abstract

Syringe liposculpture was introduced by Fournier almost a decade ago. Recent advances have improved the technique, making it easier for the surgeon to use. To determine the efficacy of the syringe in reducing morbidity, groups of patients who had between 1200 and 1500 mL of adipose tissue removed were evaluated using different infiltration and power source (syringe vs machine) regimens. There was less blood lost when the syringe was used. In addition, syringe-treated patients appeared to heal faster, return to work in a shorter period of time, and have less pain. The advantages of the syringe technique are considerable and increase the safety factor of the liposculpture procedure.

MeSH terms

  • Blood Loss, Surgical / prevention & control
  • Catheterization / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Lipectomy / adverse effects
  • Lipectomy / instrumentation
  • Lipectomy / methods*
  • Syringes*