Full Upper-Arm Liposuction (Arm, Shoulder & Front) — Woman in Her 20s, 6 Months After Surgery
This is a case of full upper-arm liposuction (the “bat-wing” area, shoulder, and front of the upper arm) in a woman in her 20s. The photos show the result 6 months after a single procedure. Swelling, puffiness, and post-operative tightness have settled, and the result is close to final. You can see a slim, well-defined arm line extending smoothly from the shoulder to the elbow.
Case overview
| Procedure | Liposuction (circumferential upper arms) |
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| Sessions | 1 session |
| Cost | ¥498,000 (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) |
At our clinic, we focus on three key points to create a beautiful upper-arm line with liposuction: (1) fully removing the fat at the base of the arm near the armpit, (2) creating an arm circumference slimmer than the elbow, and (3) if the upper back has thickness, treating that area as well. Focusing on just these three elements can dramatically change the impression of the arms.
Partial liposuction — treating only the bat-wing area or only the outer arm — can leave visible steps at the border of the treated area, or fail to deliver the slimness patients expect. In this case, we suctioned the bat-wing area, shoulder, and front of the upper arm in a balanced way around the full circumference, designing a smooth, natural line whether the arm is raised or lowered.
After surgery, a compression garment is worn for a set period, and the result gradually completes over roughly 3 to 6 months, passing through stages of swelling, bruising, puffiness, and temporary firmness. At 6 months, as in this case, skin irregularities and firmness have settled, and the patient can comfortably enjoy sleeveless tops and swimwear.
Results and recovery vary from person to person. If you are concerned about the thickness of your upper arms, sagging in the bat-wing area, or fullness around the shoulders, please consult our doctor to find the treatment range and design that best suits you.
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【Supervised by】Shin Moriwaki, M.D. (Supervising Physician)
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.