Ultrasound-guided Deep Waist Fat Liposuction: Complement to a Narrow Waist.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For body contouring, the waist plays an important role in both male and female body structure. Currently, there are procedures that aim to achieve a narrow waist as a result, to achieve an adequate waist-to-hip ratio. This study proposes a technique of ultrasound-guided deep liposuction of the lumbar triangle to achieve favorable and safe aesthetic results.

Methods

The technique was applied in 142 patients who provided informed consent. During liposuction, ultrasound was used as a guide to avoid contact with vital organs, and in the postoperative stage, a satisfaction survey was administered on the aesthetic results obtained. In addition, patients had a preoperative waist measurement and a postoperative waist measurement at 3 months.

Results

The deep liposu

SUBMITTER: Flores Gonzalez EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11452097 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature