**7.1 Case 1: liposuction**

This 41-year-old patient presented to our practice desiring enhanced contour of the arms along with her trunk. She was 5′7″, 144 lb., and worked out on a regular basis. She found the area of her arms were a persistent problem despite her workout regime. She underwent trunk and arm liposuction under general anesthetic. The arms were infiltrated with 500 cc of tumescent fluid per side and 200 cc of lipoaspirate was removed per side using VASER UAL. Liposuction was carried out predominantly in the deep layer with a small amount of superficial liposuction in the region of the deltoid groove to create the desired level of muscle enhancement for the patient. Pre- and post-operative results at 1 year are shown in **Figure 6**.

#### **Figure 6.**

*Liposuction of the arms (case 1). This 41 year-old female with normal BMI and active lifestyle underwent arm and trunk liposuction for improved definition. Liposuction was performed with VASER UAL. Gentle liposuction of the superficial fat layer was performed to enhance the deltoid muscle and impart a more toned appearance of the arms. Results are shown pre-operatively and 1 year postoperatively on the right side posteriorly (a) and left side obliquely (b).*
