Upper Arm Liposuction × Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation：20-year-old woman, 162 cm / 47 kg, BMI 17.9.
We performed 360° upper arm liposuction, including the accessory breast and axillary areas, harvesting 420 cc of purified fat. The harvested fat was then used for fat transfer breast augmentation.
Case overview
| Procedure | Liposuction (circumferential upper arms, accessory breast tissue, armpit area) / Fat grafting breast augmentation |
|---|---|
| Sessions | 1 session |
| Cost | Approx. ¥1,146,000 (estimate based on the current monitor price, tax included; anesthesia, tests, etc. are charged separately; the final total is confirmed at counseling) Price list |
| Main risks | swelling, bruising, pain, edema, skin irregularities, asymmetry, scars, lumps, calcification, etc. (see details below) |
| Doctor | Dr. Shin Moriwaki (Director) |
With fat transfer breast augmentation, what matters is not simply “how many cc were injected.” The flexibility and expandability of the breast skin and soft tissue, as well as the amount of space available to accommodate the transferred fat, are also important factors.
In this patient, the breast skin had good elasticity and expandability, making it easier to distribute the fat smoothly across the appropriate tissue planes.
The breasts were designed to improve upper-pole hollowness while creating a smooth, natural contour toward the lower pole.
By slimming the upper arms, accessory breast area, and axillary region while transferring the harvested fat to the breasts, we aimed to create an overall upper-body contour with slimmer arms and naturally enhanced breast volume.
※ Fat retention and final results vary between individuals.
※ Risks include infection, lumps, fat necrosis, asymmetry, contour irregularities, and scarring.
Surgeon: Dr. Shin Moriwaki (Director, AVAN TOKYO Ginza Liposuction Clinic)
Risks and side effects
Liposuction may cause swelling, bruising, pain, edema, skin irregularities or tightness, asymmetry, pigmentation, and scars at the small incision sites. Rarely, complications such as infection, hematoma, numbness, or reduced sensation may occur. On the upper arms, shoulders, and back, skin laxity, rippling, or a pulling sensation may occur.
Fat grafting may cause calcification, lumps or cysts, individual variation in fat survival, asymmetry, and irregularities at the donor site.
These symptoms may occur during recovery and most improve over time, but their severity and the recovery period vary from person to person. If you have any concerns, please consult your doctor rather than judging for yourself.