Abstract
The liposculpting has become one of the most popular aesthetic operations. Lipomatic(R) technique was recently developed for solving several problems. The principle of operation is the prepagation of oscillation wave energy created by compressed air to the cannula, so that it can dislodge only the fat globules. So they can be more easily extracted from the body through the tube in shorter time. In this study, 48 cases of liposuction using Lipomatic(R) were performed from March，2001 to March，2003 in Bundang CHA hospital. We compared the preoperative amount of hemoglobin, circumference of each area and weights with postoperative results. Furthermore, we measured the amount of infiltration solution and aspirated fat. The average of infiltrated and aspirated volume were 2241ml and 1935ml, respectively. The average decrease in hemoglobin value was 0.8mg/dl. The mean weight loss was 0.9kg. The average decrease in circumference was 9.6cm in abdomen, 4.6cm in thigh, 3.6cm in upper arm and 3.5cm in calf, respectively. There were no serious side effects; the patients were nearly all satisfied with the result of good body contouring. The patients were benefited from the shorter operation time, less bleeding, less hematoma, less ecchymosis, less swelling and less pain compared with those who took the other methods in our experience. In addition, the operator was benefited from the shorter operation time, less physical effort and more accuracy. We conclude that Lipomatic(R) liposuction is effective, reliable and safe method compare with conventional liposuction methods.