23-Year-Old Female – Arm Liposuction and Hybrid Breast Augmentation Recovery at 6 Months ◎
This case demonstrates the recovery process at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months following arm liposuction and Hybrid Breast Augmentation.
Case overview
| Procedure | Liposuction (upper arms) / Hybrid breast augmentation (silicone implant + fat grafting) |
|---|---|
| Sessions | 1 session |
| Cost | Approx. ¥998,000 (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, capsular contracture, rippling, lumps, calcification, etc. (see details below) |
| Doctor | Dr. Shin Moriwaki (Director) |
The treatment was designed to refine the entire upper-body silhouette, creating a smoother and more elegant transition from the arms and shoulders to the breasts.
At 1 to 3 months postoperatively, it is common for the tissues to still be settling, and the final contour may not yet be fully apparent. By 6 months, most of the swelling has resolved, the tissues have softened, and the recovery process is generally considered complete.
The incision scars from the silicone implant placement are also healing well and continue to improve over time.
Risks: Contour irregularities, pigmentation changes, scarring, infection, fat necrosis, lumps, capsular contracture, skin tethering, and other potential complications.
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.