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In recent years have come in the wake of the increasing popularity of liposuction various new methods for the removal of grease on the market. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ( American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery [ASAPS] ) wanted to know from their members, which method they prefer and what they perceive as the safest. It came out surprisingly that the oldest method, the traditional liposuction unaided (suction-assisted lipectomy [SAL]) in more than half of the respondents ranked one of the most popular Vacuum aspiration is. Also very popular are the vibration liposuction (power-assisted liposuction [PAL]) and ultrasound-assisted liposuction (ultrasound-assisted liposuction [UAL]). At the lower end of the popularity scale are laser-assisted liposuction (laser-assisted liposuction [LAL]) and external, non-invasive devices such as external ultrasound (cavitation method) and laser The results of the survey were published in the February issue of the journal Aesthetic Surgery Journal .

"In an area that is developing so fast as the liposuction, it is essential that new methods and technologies to constant review to be carried out in order not to endanger the safety of our patients , "said Jamil Ahmad, the lead author of the publication. "Our survey clearly showed that the members of the ASAPS tend to prefer methods of liposuction, which have long been on the market and therefore well proven. In the future, of course this can also cause that we see a gradual shift to modern methods as soon as their proven efficacy and safety through greater studies and doctors in dealing are so familiar. "

The survey consisted of 17 questions about the liposuction and other techniques for fat removal. In addition, members were asked about their experiences with newer methods of fat removal and management of complications. The survey was sent to 1'713 members of the ASAPS, which responded 492 (28.7%).

The key findings from the survey were as follows:

1) Most respondents perform liposuction by 51-100 per year.

2) Most are currently running, or claimed experience with the SCA (92.7%), the UAL (59.6%) and PAL (44.7%) at. Have less experience ASAPS members of the LAL (12.8%), the Mesotherapy (5.7%) or with non-invasive methods (12.8%).

3) The popularity of the fat removal methods does the SAL with 51.4% of the vote as the winner. 2nd place goes to the PAL (23.0%) and 3rd place at the UAL (20.9%). Exhaustion, the LAL (3.9%) and non-invasive methods, with only 0.8% of the vote.

4) The respondents were of the opinion that the newer techniques, such as LAL or Mesotherapy , with a disproportionately higher risk of complications compared to conventional Techniques (SAL, PAL, UAL) were affected.

5) respondents believed that the patient mainly by marketing needs new methods, such as the LAL, preferred.

The survey also revealed a slight discomfort among physicians, an increasing number of colleagues without the necessary experience in the field of liposuction former. Such colleagues as well, so the opinions of respondents, for most complications of liposuction responsible.

"The opinion of our members is a very elegant way for us to identify new trends and find out how we can make both the techniques and methods for simplifying the patients and for doctors and safer, "said Felmont Eaves III, President of ASAPS. "Surveys like this are important to us, not only in terms of liposuction and other forms of fat removal, but in relation to all aspects of cosmetic surgery." Are

When liposuction or liposuction excess fat deposits from certain body zones away. It is the second most common aesthetic treatment in the U.S. annually, about 300,000 interventions.

Source: Swissestetix Blog