30 years old arm liposuction & threads lift after 3 months
This is a 30-year-old female patient, 3 months after undergoing circumferential upper arm and axillary (armpit) liposuction combined with an arm thread lift.
Case overview
| Procedure | Liposuction (circumferential upper arms) / Thread lift |
|---|---|
| Sessions | 1 session |
| Cost | ¥650,000 (price at the time of treatment) Price list |
| Main risks | swelling, bruising, pain, edema, skin irregularities, asymmetry, scars, redness, heat, etc. (see details below) |
| Doctor | Dr. Shin Moriwaki (Director) |
A total of 1,150 cc of pure fat was removed, resulting in a dramatic contour change.
When more than 800 cc of fat is removed from the arms, skin laxity is almost inevitable.
However, by performing a body thread lift during the contraction phase after liposuction, we can promote adhesion and tightening effects.
In this case, the “batwing” area (posterior upper arm) is visibly firmer and more contoured.
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.
Tightening treatments such as thread lifts and Morpheus8 may cause redness, swelling, a sensation of heat, bruising, pigmentation, skin dimpling or pulling, and individual variation in results.
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.