gms | German Medical Science

Introduction: Numerous variations in the evolution of brachioplasty and medial thigh lift have been described to improve on complications and outcomes. We present a waterjet-assisted Liposuction technique to simplify brachioplasty and medial thigh lift.

Material and methods: The authors present a series of patients who underwent upper arm and inner thigh contouring with waterjet-assisted liposuction posterior brachioplasty and medial thigh lift and include an operative video detailing the enhancements. After anatomical analysis of the posterior arm or inner thigh, noting skin and fat redundancy, appropriate patients were selected for this procedure. Operative markings, waterjet-assisted-liposuction technique and the unique excisional technique are presented with intraoperative video footage.

Results: Patients tolerate waterjet-assisted-liposuction posterior brachioplasty and medial thigh lift very well, with minimal complications and good results, without the need of drains and additionally beiing time-safing.

Conclusion: Waterjet-assisted Liposuction brachioplasty and medial thigh lift are efficient and reproducible procedures which simplifies the resection and is hereby a time-safing surgery. It provides a safe procedure by preserving lymphatics, blood loss, and nerves. It produces reliable and predictable results with optimal outcomes. This technique offers another refinement in the evolution of upper arm contouring and medial thigh lifts, but requires expertise in planning and broad experience in body cotnouring.