Anatomic-Radiologic Comparison of the Effects of Liposculpture on the Lymphatic System of the Lower Extremities

Abstract

A study of the lymphatic anatomy of the leg was performed using lymphography. Methods of visualization of the lymphatic anatomy are discussed and include radiographic visualization during surgery and direct examination of tissues after injection of vital dyes. Using these methods, the effect of liposuction on the lymphatics of the leg was studied in a single patient. Results of this preliminary study indicate that liposuction of the lower extremity does not cause disruption of the lymphatic system of the leg.