Background: It is difficult to measure exactly the amount of adipose tissue by which the body is reduced after liposuction. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) has been widely used in not only the diagnosis of osteoporosis but also the analysis of body composition such as the amount of bone mineral, adipose tissue, and other soft tissue. With this technique we can determine the exact amount of adipose tissue removed by liposuction.
Methods: Twenty-eight subjects who underwent abdominal liposuction were enrolled in the study. DEXA scans were performed before and 2-3 months after liposuction. Data were collected and statistical analysis was performed.
Conclusion: DEXA is a feasible alternative for the evaluation of liposuction results.