Lymphatics and Liposculpture

Introduction: Although lymphatic drainage of the lower extremities is well understood and liposuction-assisted lypectomy has been in existence almost 25 years, this study was undertaken to determine if liposculpture of the lower extremities causes significant damage to the lymphatics. Materials and...

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Published in:The American journal of cosmetic surgery 1999-03, Vol.16 (1), p.63-64
Main Authors: Leibaschoff, Gustavo M., Ciucci, Jose Luis, Ferreira, Julio, Djeredjian, Carlos, Banfi, Jorge
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Language:English
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Summary:Introduction: Although lymphatic drainage of the lower extremities is well understood and liposuction-assisted lypectomy has been in existence almost 25 years, this study was undertaken to determine if liposculpture of the lower extremities causes significant damage to the lymphatics. Materials and Methods: One patient with bitrochanteric lipodystrophy was selected for the study. Radioisotopic lymphography was performed. Dynamic images were obtained of the distal limbs for 15 to 20 minutes at 3 and 6 hours after injection. Liposculpture was performed on one side and ultrasonic liposculpture on the opposite side using tumescent anesthesia. Four months after the surgery, radioisotopic lymphography was repeated. Results: There were no relevant changes from the preoperative study. Lymphographs done early, late, and at 4 months show no abnormalities. There was no evidence of organic block or dermal reflux.
ISSN:0748-8068
2374-7722
DOI:10.1177/074880689901600112