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  • Aesthetic Medicine
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

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  • Surgical excision (brachioplasty) is the standard for arm laxity but involves significant scarring, deterring many patients.
  • Patient reluctance towards brachioplasty highlights the need for less invasive arm contouring solutions.
  • Exploring energy-assisted liposuction techniques addresses the demand for improved aesthetic outcomes with reduced patient morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the aesthetic outcomes of radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) and Renuvion helium subdermal coagulation versus VASER-assisted liposuction (VAL) alone for arm contouring.
  • To evaluate patient and surgeon satisfaction with energy-assisted liposuction techniques for treating arm laxity.
  • To assess the efficacy of nonexcisional methods in reducing fat deposits and improving skin laxity in the arms.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled study involving 176 patients seeking arm contouring between February 2017 and December 2020.
  • Patients underwent VASER-assisted liposuction (VAL), followed by either RFAL (Group A, n=53) or Renuvion helium subdermal coagulation (Group B, n=66).
  • A control group (Group C, n=57) received VAL alone. Data on operative details, complications, and aesthetic outcomes were collected, with satisfaction surveys conducted at 6 months postoperatively.

Main Results:

  • Out of 176 patients (mean age 32 years), 96 (80.6%) reported satisfaction with their overall technique after a minimum 6-month follow-up.
  • An independent plastic surgeon rated results as good to excellent in 97 of 119 treated cases.
  • Energy-assisted techniques demonstrated effectiveness in reducing fat and improving skin laxity, contributing to high patient satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • Energy-producing machines, including RFAL and Renuvion, offer viable nonexcisional options for arm contouring, even in cases of significant laxity.
  • These procedures effectively reduce localized fat deposits and provide substantial improvements in arm skin laxity.
  • Energy-assisted liposuction techniques represent a promising alternative to brachioplasty for patients desiring arm rejuvenation with minimal scarring.