Circumferential Abdominal, Inframammary & Chest Liposuction (Male) | 3-Month Recovery2026.07.15
Case Overview
This case features an international patient who underwent circumferential abdominal, inframammary, and male chest liposuction.
The procedure was performed under general anesthesia administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist, and approximately 1,700 cc of purified fat was removed.
At the 3-month follow-up, postoperative swelling and tissue firmness had significantly improved, revealing a more defined upper-body contour.
Because the patient had well-developed musculature before surgery, careful removal of excess subcutaneous fat allowed the natural contours of the rectus abdominis, external oblique muscles, and pectoralis muscles to become more visible.
Procedure Details
● Circumferential abdominal liposuction
● Inframammary liposuction
● Male chest liposuction
● General anesthesia administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist
● Purified fat removed: approximately 1,700 cc
● Follow-up: 3 months after surgery
Liposuction Reveals Existing Muscle Definition
Many patients ask whether liposuction can create visible abdominal muscles.
In reality, liposuction does not create muscles—it reveals the underlying anatomy.
For patients with good muscle development, removing excess subcutaneous fat can naturally enhance muscle definition and create a more athletic appearance.
However, results vary depending on muscle mass, body fat percentage, skin quality, and individual anatomy. For this reason, every treatment plan should be customized rather than applying the same approach to every patient.
The Growing Trend of High-Definition Body Contouring
In recent years, body contouring trends in North America and Europe have shifted beyond simply becoming slimmer.
Both men and women increasingly seek High-Definition (HD) Body Contouring, which enhances natural muscular definition.
For men, this often includes emphasizing the rectus abdominis, external obliques, and pectoral muscles.
Among women, athletic abdominal contours with visible rectus muscles have also become increasingly popular.
In selected cases, fat grafting into or around muscle compartments may be used to further enhance muscle definition as part of advanced HD body contouring procedures.
The AVAN TOKYO Philosophy
At AVAN TOKYO, our goal is not simply to remove as much fat as possible.
Instead, we evaluate each patient’s skeletal structure, muscle development, fat distribution, and body proportions to create natural, balanced body contours.
By considering the relationship between the abdomen, chest, flanks, and overall silhouette, we develop individualized surgical plans that prioritize both aesthetics and patient safety.
Risks and Potential Complications
Potential risks include contour irregularities, skin pigmentation changes, scarring, swelling, bruising, pain, temporary numbness, asymmetry, infection, hematoma, seroma, skin laxity, and the possibility of revision surgery. Treatment recommendations are individualized based on each patient’s anatomy and clinical evaluation.