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Ultrasonic assisted liposuction.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10461438     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Ultrasonic assisted liposuction is a new and highly advanced technology that uses sound waves to emulsify body fat thereby allowing an efficient removal compared with the mechanical disruption of fat used in traditional liposuction. Safe application requires an exceptionally sophisticated plastic surgical, anesthetic, and operating room team. The media bombards patients with "magic wand" medical technology but seems less inclined to portray limitations, complications, and deaths. As with any emerging technology, ultrasonic assisted liposuction is producing its share of problems. This article provides an overview of this procedure and guidelines for patient selection. A conservative approach is emphasized for safety.
Authors:
W R Kanter; M A Kanter
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Maryland medical journal (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)     Volume:  48     ISSN:  0886-0572     ISO Abbreviation:  Md Med J     Publication Date:    1999 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1999-09-14     Completed Date:  1999-09-14     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8506985     Medline TA:  Md Med J     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  165-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Howard County General Hospital, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Humans
Lipectomy / methods*
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Ultrasonic Therapy*

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