Laser-Assisted Liposuction (LAL) Versus Traditional Liposuction: Systematic Review

Pereira-Netto, Danilo; Pedroso, Juan Carlos Montano; Aidar, Ana Laura E Silva; Marson, Wagner Luis; Ferreira, Lydia Masako

doi:10.1007/s00266-018-1085-2

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“…31 In contrast, nonthermal lipid harvesting techniques fail to stimulate adipocyte collagen deposition and to firm sagging skin and its underlying structures. 12,32,33 LAL in general, and 1470 nm LAL, in particular, achieves favorable and durable skin retraction outcomes, broadening treatment site criteria to include any region with even modest degrees of skin laxity.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A wavelength‐dependent dermal response was demonstrated in several works, where low‐energy lasers generally had a more extensive skin tightening effect as compared with higher energy lasers, possibly related to the end temperatures or to the targeted subdermal chromophores 31 . In contrast, non‐thermal lipid harvesting techniques fail to stimulate adipocyte collagen deposition and to firm sagging skin and its underlying structures 12,32,33 . LAL in general, and 1470 nm LAL, in particular, achieves favorable and durable skin retraction outcomes, broadening treatment site criteria to include any region with even modest degrees of skin laxity.…”

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confidence: 99%

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1470‐nm Radial fiber‐assisted liposuction for body contouring and facial fat grafting

Heller

Menashe

Plonski

et al. 2022

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background Laser‐assisted liposuction using 1470‐nm radial fiber emits light energy preferentially absorbed by water, yielding a rapid and localized contouring and tightening effect, with minimal scarring. When collected under appropriate conditions, extracted fat samples can be exploited as autologous filling material in liposculpturing procedures. Objectives To assess the 6‐month contouring efficacy of 1470 radial fiber‐assisted liposuction and the volumetric enhancement effect of the harvested tissue in facial fat grafting. Methods Twenty subjects underwent liposuction (BeautiFill, Alma Lasers, Inc.) of lower abdominal or outer thigh fat. In seven subjects, harvested samples were grafted into facial regions. Treatment safety, body weight, blinded evaluator‐assessed aesthetic improvements, and subject‐rated satisfaction were monitored for 6 months. Abdominal and facial fat thickness were assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (n = 5) within 3 months of treatment. Results One‐month posttreatment, most subjects ranked improvements good/excellent (88%) and skin tightening satisfactory/very satisfactory (92%), with >70% of subjects providing similar scores 6‐month posttreatment. Blinded evaluators noted improved/very much improved aesthetic appearance (87%). Harvested tissue injected as a facial filler (21.0 ± 5.2 ml) led to a 0.63 ± 0.12 mm increase in facial fat thickness, observed by MRI, within 3 months. Six months postfilling, the majority of subjects (83%) were satisfied with the outcome. All procedures were well‐tolerated. Conclusions A single 1470 nm radial fiber‐assisted abdominal and thigh liposuction session provided for effective and durable reduction of adipose tissue deposits, with appreciable skin tightening and aesthetic improvements. The gentle harvesting method yielded viable filler material, which was well‐retained in facial regions for up to 6 months.

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1470‐nm Radial fiber‐assisted liposuction for body contouring and facial fat grafting

Heller

Menashe

Plonski

et al. 2022

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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“…The One STEP laser technique for liposuction was recently developed and used in plastic surgery, the fat graft obtained with this Volume 5 | Issue 1 novel technique is homogenous, without lumps, and has high concentration of viable stimulated aspirate adipose-derived stem cells and a high number of viable adipocytes [20]. Therefore, there is a lack of studies regarding this subject, especially comparisons between the outcomes of laser-assisted liposuction and conventional liposuction [21].…”

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Laser-Assisted Liposuction for Autologous Fat Grafting Following Elective Breast Explant Surgery

Valente¹,

Gazzi²,

Tuon³

et al. 2022

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Background: The demand for breast implant removal increased globally. This study assessed an infrared diode laser's intraoperative and immediate postoperative features for fat harvesting when autologous breast lipograft is performed following breast explantation surgery. Methods: A prospective analytical nested case-control study was conducted comparing patients submitted to laser-assisted liposuction (cases, n=5) and conventional liposuction (controls, n=10). The analytical variables collected included the duration of surgery, the total volume of aspirated fat, the total volume of fat injected into the breasts, the time elapsed between the end of the surgery and the request for the first dose of analgesia, the total number of analgesics requested in the recovery room, and visual analogue scale for pain administered 6 hours after surgery. Results: In the transoperative period, cases have significantly increased rates of surgery time, total volume of aspirated fat, and total volume of fat injected into their breasts. Regarding pain, controls showed significantly higher consumption of analgesics, requested pain medication earlier, and obtained higher rates on the visual analogue scale. Conclusion: Patients submitted to laser-assisted liposuction had lower pain scores and used fewer analgesics than patients who did not use intraoperative lasers.

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“…Though theoretically laser-assisted liposuction was found to be advantageous from the surgeons' point of view and the cosmetic outcome was better, most studies were found to have a biased conclusion. 37 The technology-driven devices often have industry backing making their outcomes biased. The most recent innovation in the field of nonsurgical lipolysis is Cryolipolysis.…”

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History of dermatologic liposuction and autologous fat grafting—Review

Goyal

Peros²,

Ntasiou-Plakida

et al. 2021

Dermatological Reviews

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It is indeed our fortune to have inherited the legacy of great inventor surgeons who worked incessantly to devise ways to remove fat from under the skin to give the body the desired appearance. The procedure underwent refining by doctors from varied streams and from across continents to the present level of precision in achieving the perfect body shape. Over the four decades since its invention, liposuction and fat grafting have undergone significant technological improvisations and mechanization leading to the emergence of non-surgical techniques for body shaping. The review is very fascinating as it shows the blend of techniques developed by surgeons and dermatologists to achieve proficiency in body shaping. It is the largest collection of facts in this regard, all of which have been ascertained by the creators themselves.

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Laser-Assisted Liposuction (LAL) Versus Traditional Liposuction: Systematic Review

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Cited by 21 publications

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1470‐nm Radial fiber‐assisted liposuction for body contouring and facial fat grafting

1470‐nm Radial fiber‐assisted liposuction for body contouring and facial fat grafting

Laser-Assisted Liposuction for Autologous Fat Grafting Following Elective Breast Explant Surgery

History of dermatologic liposuction and autologous fat grafting—Review

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