Workup
Laboratory Studies
Preoperative laboratory tests include only those generally required for surgery.
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At a minimum, perform urinalysis to look for bacteria and glucose.
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Perform a hematocrit.
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Individualize other laboratory tests for the patient.
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Imaging Studies
No particular imaging tests are required for this procedure. Obtaining good quality preoperative photographs is important for medicolegal reasons.
If underlying pathology is suspected based on the physical examination, then perform appropriate tests (eg, CT, MRI of the neck). Be wary of thyroglossal duct cysts, branchial clefts, thyromegaly, and other cervical pathology.
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Media Gallery
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Patient aged 35 years. Left – Preoperative. Right - 4 months postoperative, liposuction of 25 mL from submental area and jowls with chin implant on right.
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Patient aged 36 years. Left – Preoperative. Right - 4 months postoperative, liposuction of 150 mL from submental area and jowls.
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Woman aged 45 years. Left – Preoperative. Right – Postoperative, liposuction of neck and jowls and excision of thyroglossal duct cyst.
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Woman aged 58 years. Left – Preoperative. Right - 5 months postoperative, liposuction of 100 mL of fat from neck.
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This 50-year-old woman underwent liposuction of the submental and jowl areas, as well as the pretragal zones. 200 cc was suctioned. The photos on the right were only 3 weeks postoperative. Additional skin tightening and resolution of swelling is expected.
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