CAST LIPOSUCTION OF THE ARM IMPROVES AESTHETIC RESULTS

Lipocontouring the arm has a lower degree of patient satisfaction comp ared to other regions since untoward sequelae such as sagging and wrin kled skin may result. Circumferential para-Axillary Superficial Tumesc ent (CAST) liposuction was offered as an alternative to traditional ar m liposuction or brachioplasty to 59 patients. Fifty-three of 59 patie nts (89.9%) were satisfied or very satisfied with the procedure; six p atients (10.2%) requested secondary procedures; four, further liposuct ion (6.8%); two, brachioplasty (3.4%). Although temporary untoward seq uelae (15.3%) and minor complications (8.5%) were not infrequent and m ore vigorous postoperative care necessary, the final aesthetic result was rarely compromised and patient satisfaction was high.