title: CAST liposuction of the arm improves aesthetic results.
abstract: Lipocontouring the arm has a lower degree of patient satisfaction compared to other regions since untoward sequelae such as sagging and wrinkled skin may result. Circumferential para-Axillary Superficial Tumescent (CAST) liposuction was offered as an alternative to traditional arm liposuction or brachioplasty to 59 patients. Fifty-three of 59 patients (89.9%) were satisfied or very satisfied with the procedure; six patients (10.2%) requested secondary procedures; four, further liposuction (6.8%); two, brachioplasty (3.4%). Although temporary untoward sequelae (15.3%) and minor complications (8.5%) were not infrequent and more vigorous postoperative care necessary, the final aesthetic result was rarely compromised and patient satisfaction was high.
authors.affiliation: Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Gilliland
authors.forename: A T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Lyos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000379:methods*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011182:Postoperative Care