Mathematical modeling of laser lipolysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Liposuction continues to be one of the most popular procedures performed in cosmetic surgery. As the public's demand for body contouring continues, laser lipolysis has been proposed to improve results, minimize risk, optimize patient comfort, and reduce the recovery period. Mathematical modeling of laser lipolysis could provide a better understanding of the laser lipolysis process and could determine the optimal dosage as a function of fat volume to be removed.

Study design/materials and methods

An Optical-Thermal-Damage Model was formulated using finite-element modeling software (Femlab 3.1, Comsol Inc). The general model simulated light distribution using the diffusion approximation of the transport theory, temperature rise using the bioheat equat

SUBMITTER: Mordon SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2292728 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature