1 Month Post-Op: Upper Arm Liposuction → Hybrid Breast Augmentation
This is the 1-month postoperative result of a 23-year-old female who underwent upper arm liposuction followed by hybrid breast augmentation using Motiva Demi 250 cc implants, with additional fat grafting (80 cc to the right breast and 70 cc to the left).
Case overview
| Procedure | Liposuction (upper arms) / Hybrid breast augmentation (silicone implant + fat grafting) |
|---|---|
| Sessions | 1 session |
| Cost | ¥1,200,000 (price at the time of treatment, monitor price) Price list |
| Main risks | swelling, bruising, pain, edema, skin irregularities, asymmetry, scars, capsular contracture, rippling, lumps, calcification, etc. (see details below) |
| Doctor | Dr. Shin Moriwaki (Director) |
Her goal was to achieve an elegant, dress-enhancing upper-body silhouette.
Although her arms were already slim—yielding only about 300 cc of pure fat—the procedure successfully created a noticeably fuller, well-balanced bust and a refined upper body.
Potential risks include:
- Infection
- Fat necrosis or palpable lumps
- Capsular contracture
- Skin tethering or surface irregularities
Careful technique and appropriate planning are essential to achieve safe, aesthetically pleasing results.
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.
Silicone implants may cause capsular contracture, implant rupture or malposition, rippling (waves of the implant visible on the surface), infection, and changes in nipple or breast sensation.
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.