Clinical application and observation of an improved upper limb liposuction
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1009-4598.2019.08.003
- VernacularTitle: 改良臂部吸脂术式的临床应用及效果观察
- Author:
Yunpeng GU
1
;
Weiwei CHEN
;
Xuejian SUN
;
Qiang ZHUANG
;
Qianwen LYU
;
Yue QI
;
Haodong CHEN
;
Guie MA
;
Zuoliang QI
Author Information
1. Body Sculpture and Liposuction Center, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100144, China
- Publication Type:Clinical Trail
- Keywords:
Arm contouring;
Liposuction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2019;35(8):731-735
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To describe an extended whole upper limb liposuction technique and evaluate its clinical effect.
Methods:34 patients who underwent upper limb liposuction from February 2018 to February 2019 were selected and the clinical data were retrospectively summarized. Patients were treated with upper arm ring/upper arm ring + forearm 1/3 rings/whole arm ring aspiration combined with accessory mammary gland, armpit, scapula and other adjacent aesthetic parts of extended liposuction. The preoperative and postoperative maximum circumference, thickness of the anterior and posterior subcutaneous tissue and skin laxity were measured and compared. analysis of complications, and evaluation of patients′ satisfaction through satisfaction questionnaire.
Results:The arm shape of all patients was significantly improved, the maximum circumference of the arm was reduced (16.2±4.0)%, the distance of the upper arm was reduced (29.5±8.9)%, the thickness of the posterior subcutaneous tissue was reduced (56.6 ±6.2)%, and the thickness of the anterior subcutaneous tissue was reduced (44.7±9.6)%. There were three cases of mild anemia after operation, and no other serious complications occurred. Patient satisfaction was very high.
Conclusions:This is an innovative arm liposuction technique with hidden incision. The effect of improvement is remarkable. The patient′s satisfaction is high.
