— Upper Arm Liposuction Is Completed by Straight Lines —

In upper arm liposuction, what matters most is not how much fat is removed.

What truly defines the result is the contour that is created.

At our clinic, we place exceptional importance on achieving a “sharp shoulder”—a clean, angular transition from the shoulder to the upper arm.

Why Straight Lines Are More Beautiful Than Curves

The idea that femininity equals soft curves is deeply ingrained.

However, when it comes to the upper arms, this belief often works against aesthetic harmony.

Partially preserved curves and residual roundness can:

• Emphasize skin laxity
• Make the arms appear thicker
• Weigh down the entire upper-body silhouette

In contrast, a straight, linear drop from the shoulder into the upper arm:

• Creates a sharper shoulder width
• Enhances the clavicle and décolletage
• Instantly refines the overall upper-body appearance

The shoulder contour seen in K-pop artists such as Ningning clearly demonstrates the power of this angular shoulder aesthetic.

Why We Intentionally Reveal the Humeral Head

At AVAN TOKYO, we sometimes design the arm contour so that the humeral head subtly becomes visible.

This is not a matter of “over-resection.”

From an anatomical standpoint:

• The humeral head naturally has a thin fat layer
• Preserving a delicate superficial fat layer maintains skin circulation
• Leaving one thin superficial layer protects skin quality and elasticity

In other words, this is a safe, anatomy-based endpoint, achievable only with a deep understanding of tissue layers.

This subtle exposure dramatically improves:

• The frontal silhouette
• Sleeveless and dress aesthetics
• Photographic definition

The Front View Is the Key to Upper Arm Design

Many clinics focus primarily on:

• The lateral arm
• The posterior arm

However, our greatest attention is placed on the anterior contour.

We carefully assess:

• Whether the arm appears straight from the front
• The shoulder-to-arm angle
• Balance with the clavicle and breast contours

Only when the front view is refined does the result become not just “thin arms,” but a beautiful upper body as a whole.

Clinical Case

The patient shown below is 2 months post–circumferential upper arm liposuction.

At this stage, some firmness from fibrosis remains, yet the sharp, linear shoulder-to-arm contour is already visible.

Over the next 3–6 months, as fibrosis resolves and the skin softens, the shoulder line will become even more refined.

Our Upper Arm Design Philosophy at AVAN TOKYO

Upper arm liposuction at our clinic is not about simply reducing volume.

We consider:

• Skeletal structure
• Shoulder angulation
• Continuity with the clavicle and breast
• Appearance from all angles—front, oblique, and lateral

Our goal is to create upper arms defined by clean, straight lines, not ambiguous curves.

In Summary

The success of upper arm liposuction is determined not by:

❌ How much fat is removed

⭕ How precisely a sharp, angular contour is designed

For those who:

• Dislike residual roundness
• Want a truly refined upper body
• Desire a striking silhouette in sleeveless clothing

Choosing a clinic that is uncompromising about arm design philosophy is essential.

At AVAN TOKYO Ginza Liposuction Clinic,

we never compromise on that standard.