Power-Assisted Liposculpture in Male Patients: A Spectrum of Definitions

Abstract

Background Liposculpture procedures have gained popularity over the last two decades with the evolution of surgeons’ skills and technological advancement. According to the 2018 ASAPS report, liposuction is the second most popular aesthetic procedure in the United States. Objectives This study aims to demonstrate that a spectrum of liposculpture definitions can be achieved using power-assisted liposuction (PAL). Also, to describe the satisfaction and complication rates in mild, moderate, and high definition groups using the PAL technology. Methods We designed a single-center retrospective study, including male patients who underwent PAL – liposculpture of the chest, abdomen, back and arms. Inclusion criteria were: Male patients above 18 years of age, body mass index (BMI) under 30 kg/m2. Measured outcomes included: Extent of definition, complication rates and levels of satisfaction. Results 50 male patients were included in this study between January 2018 and November 2019. The average age was 37.34 years (range 25-56). The average BMI was 26.4 kg/m2 (range 24-30). 54.3% of patients opted for high definition (HD), while 36.4% for moderate definition (MoD) and 9.2% for mild definition (MiD). There were no major complications. HD subgroup registered the highest incidence of minor complications (21%). Patients satisfaction levels were high in all of the three subgroups, with the highest scores in the HD subgroup (9.3/10). Conclusions A spectrum of definitions can be safely achieved using the PAL technology, with high patients satisfaction in mild, moderate, and high definition liposculpture subgroups and low complication rates.

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