Ultrasonographic Quantification of Reduction in Subcutaneous Fat Thickness Following Large-Volume Liposuction
Large‑volume abdominal liposuction produces substantial and durable reductions in subcutaneous fat thickness and waist circumference. USG is a reliable, accessible, and cost‑effective modality for objective, site‑specific postoperative assessment, outperforming waist circumference in detecting localized fat‑layer changes. Larger studies with extended follow‑up and comparative imaging may further refine its role in body‑contouring evaluation.
Authors
- Lalit Choudhary
- Nandita Dimri
- Sanjibani Sudha
- Vivek Kumar
- Ritesh Panda
- Biswanu S Biswal
Institutions
- Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IN)
- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (IN)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar (IN)
- Institute of Medical Sciences and Sum Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-02-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103904
- Primary Topic
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00