[Liposuction in cosmetic surgery].

Liposuction, removal of subcutaneous fat by a suction cannula introduced through small incisions was performed in 382 patients, in all 621 procedures. An even subcutaneous layer of fat was found in 72% of the 221 patients, who came to the planned follow up control visit. In 12.3% of the cases, repeated liposuction was necessary. No infections or haematomas occurred. In two cases a seroma was aspirated postoperatively. In an anonymous questionnaire, 2/3 of the patients expressed satisfaction with the result. Lack of satisfaction was due to uneven skin or removal of too little fat. There was no correlation between satisfaction and patient age, time since operation, localisation of operation, sex or volume of fat removed.