Complications of Aesthetic Liposuction Performed in Isolation: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Aesthetic liposuction represents one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures worldwide. The purpose of this article is to examine and synthesize reported complication rates and explore the analytical prospect of possible patient or procedure-related predictive factors associated with specific complications. Methods: A systematic review was performed using the Pubmed, Cochrane, and Embase databases in line with specific criteria set to ensure an accurate assessment of complication rates; extracted data was synthesized through a random-effects model and meta-analysis of proportions. Results: A total of 60 studies were included in the meta-analysis, representing 21,776 patients undergoing aesthetic liposuction. Most studies followed an observation

SUBMITTER: Aljerian A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10902471 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature