Upper Arm Liposuction | 24-Year-Old Woman, 6 Months After Surgery (400cc of Pure Fat)
We would like to introduce a case of upper arm liposuction in a 24-year-old woman, 6 months after surgery. She visited our clinic because dieting alone could not slim down her upper arms, and we performed upper arm liposuction.
Case overview
| Procedure | Liposuction (upper arms) |
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| Sessions | 1 session |
| Cost | ¥218,000 (price at the time of treatment, monitor price, tax included) Price list |
| Main risks | swelling, bruising, pain, edema, skin irregularities, asymmetry, scars, etc. (see details below) |
| Doctor | Dr. Shin Moriwaki (Director) |
A total of 400cc of pure fat was removed. If fullness remains at the base of the arm, the entire arm can still look thick, so we carefully treated the area near the armpit and designed a straight, clean line running from the shoulder down toward the hand.
As a guide, downtime includes pain for 1–2 days, bruising and swelling for about 1 week, and skin contracture (tightness and firmness of the skin) for 2 weeks to several months. In this case, swelling and bruising were seen in the early postoperative period, but they subsided over time. At 6 months, the contracture has almost fully resolved and the texture of the skin is natural.
Possible risks and side effects include swelling, bruising, pain, edema, skin irregularities and tightness, asymmetry, pigmentation, small incision scars, and, rarely, infection, hematoma, sensory abnormalities, burns, allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, and anemia. Most of these improve over time, but the severity of symptoms and the recovery period vary from person to person. If you notice any concerning symptoms, please consult your doctor rather than judging on your own.
The causes of thick upper arms — fat, skin laxity, or bone structure — differ from person to person, and results and recovery vary individually. If you are considering this procedure, please confirm a treatment plan suited to your condition through a consultation with a doctor.
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【Supervising Doctor】Shin Moriwaki, M.D.
Member of the Japan Society of Aesthetic Surgery (JSAS) / Member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
ECFMG Certificate
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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.
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.