Full Upper-Arm Liposuction (Arm, Shoulder & Front) — 27-Year-Old Woman, 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 27-year-old woman. The photos show the result 6 months after a single procedure, in which a total of 680cc of pure fat was removed. Swelling, puffiness, and post-operative firmness have settled, and in the back view you can see a clean, sharply defined line where the shoulder transitions into the upper arm.
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) |
The outward fullness from the upper arm to the shoulder has a major impact on the impression of the upper body. In this case, we suctioned the fat that created this fullness — the bat-wing area, shoulder, and front of the upper arm — in a balanced way around the full circumference, designing a single slim line from the shoulder down to the elbow.
The upper arm and shoulder are areas where the skin tends to tighten well even after thorough fat removal, with little noticeable sagging. This allows us to remove the outward fullness decisively and reshape the contour itself. Partial liposuction, by contrast, can leave visible steps at the border of the treated area or fail to deliver the slimness patients expect. By finishing evenly from the base of the arm to the elbow, the silhouette remains smooth and natural even with the arms relaxed at the sides.
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 and open-back styles.
Results and recovery vary from person to person. If you are concerned about the thickness of your upper arms, fullness around the shoulders, or your silhouette from behind, 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.