Full-Body Liposuction (4,700cc of Purified Fat Removed)3-Month Recovery and the Pursuit of a Refined Body Contour2026.06.19
The patient featured in this case underwent extensive liposuction of the:
● Face
● Upper arms
● Forearms
● Back
● Waist
● Thighs
● Calves
A total of approximately 4,700cc of purified fat was removed.
What Creates a Truly Slim Waist?
Many people assume that a slim waist simply means having less body fat.
In reality, the most refined body contours are often characterized by the natural visibility of:
● Rib cage contours
● Iliac crest (pelvic line)
● Oblique muscles
● Back muscle definition
When these anatomical structures become visible, the waist appears significantly thinner and more sculpted.
Procedure Details
This patient underwent comprehensive body contouring rather than treatment of a single area.
The goal was not only to reduce fat volume but also to improve the overall body silhouette and proportions.
Areas treated included:
● Facial liposuction
● Circumferential arm liposuction
● Forearm liposuction
● Back liposuction
● Waist liposuction
● Thigh liposuction
● Calf liposuction
Recovery Is Not Easy
Large-volume liposuction involves a substantial recovery process.
Potential symptoms include:
● Swelling
● Bruising
● Fatigue
● Temporary anemia
● Fluid retention
The patient described the first two postoperative days as:
“The day of surgery and the following day were extremely difficult.”
For this reason, extensive liposuction should only be considered by patients who fully understand the recovery process.
Results at 3 Months
Three months after surgery, significant contour changes are already visible.
Notable improvements include:
● Increased definition of the iliac crest (“bikini line”)
● Improved thigh gap
● More visible oblique muscle contours
● Enhanced muscular definition of the legs
The waist appears thinner not only because fat was removed, but because the body’s natural anatomy is becoming more visible.
Leaner Physiques Show More Definition
An important point often overlooked is that very lean body contours naturally reveal more muscle and skeletal structure.
Depending on lighting and body position, contour irregularities or muscular definition may appear more prominent.
This is not necessarily a complication—it is often a characteristic of a very low body-fat physique.
The AVAN TOKYO Philosophy
At AVAN TOKYO, our goal is not simply to remove fat.
We focus on achieving harmony between:
● Rib cage
● Waist
● Pelvis
● Hips
● Thighs
to create a balanced and aesthetically pleasing body contour.
Every treatment plan is customized according to the patient’s:
● Skeletal structure
● Muscle mass
● Fat distribution
● Desired body shape
Case Information
Procedure:
Full-Body Liposuction (Face, Arms, Forearms, Back, Waist, Thighs, and Calves)
Fat Removed:
Approximately 4,700cc of purified fat
Follow-Up:
3 Months Postoperative
Risks and Complications
Swelling, bruising, fibrosis, anemia, pigmentation changes, contour irregularities, sensory changes, asymmetry, scarring, hematoma, and infection.