Faculty Sponsor

Jana Stedman

College

Nursing

Department/Program

Valparaiso University Physician Assistant Program

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Symposium Date

Summer 7-24-2024

Abstract

Objective: Cosmetic surgery is significantly trending upward in society with many new procedures available. The overall goal is to evaluate the efficacy, patient satisfaction, and safety of submental fat reduction methods of deoxycholic acid and liposuction.

Methods: Studies included peer reviewed articles, a meta-analysis, placebo controlled trials, and a prospective study using search engines of Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect.

Results: Through the use of both clinician and patient rated scales, deoxycholic acid compared against placebo was found to reduce submental fat, with common side effects of pain, swelling, and numbness. Liposuction was also found to effectively reduce submental fat with improvement in patient satisfaction when compared to preoperative results. Social media surveys also concluded that liposuction remained a preferred method when compared to modern non-invasive techniques.

Conclusion: Both procedures result as safe and effective for reducing submental fat with significant patient satisfaction and positive psychological impact. Choosing the correct procedure type depends on factors such as patient characteristics and treatment goal.

Key words: submental fat, submental adipose, deoxycholic acid, kybella, ATX-101, liposuction, submental liposuction, reduction, patient satisfaction, cost

Biographical Information about Author(s)

Francesca Metlov has a special interest in Plastic Surgery and plans on working in that field following graduation. She will be presenting on the “Comparison of Deoxycholic Acid vs. Liposuction for sub-mental fat reduction” because she has a special interest in modern cosmetic techniques and enhancement.

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