— Not just slimming, but designing the contour —

Arm liposuction is not simply about reducing size.

Its essence is:
creating a smooth, continuous line from shoulder to elbow.

Here, we explain—based on real cases—how we design and what changes to expect.

1. Preoperative evaluation: What makes the arms look bulky?

Arm thickness is caused by multiple factors:

• Outer upper arm fullness
• Posterior fat (“bat wings”)
• Anterior thickness
• Axillary fat
• Unclear shoulder–arm transition

We assess all of these and design not only
what to remove, but also
what to preserve.

2. Design: A 360° approach

The arm must be evaluated from:

• Front
• Side
• Back

Key elements:

• Smooth transition from shoulder
• Continuity from axilla to arm
• Gradual taper toward the elbow

In other words:

designing one continuous flowing line.

3. Key surgical points

During the procedure:

• Outer arm: reduce projection
• Posterior arm: treat “bat wings” thoroughly
• Anterior arm: avoid over-removal
• Axillary fat: smooth the transition

Most importantly:

do not remove fat uniformly.

Strategic variation creates natural results.

4. Postoperative timeline

● 1 week

• Peak swelling and bruising
• May still appear larger

● 1 month

• Firmness (contracture phase)
• Contour still unstable

● 3 months

• Softening begins
• Slimming becomes visible

● 6 months

• Near final result
• Smooth contour achieved

5. Common mistakes

• Removing only the outer arm → step deformity
• Unnatural shoulder transition
• Residual axillary fat
• Over-removal causing irregularities

All of these are due to:

poor design.

Summary

The essence of arm liposuction is:

• Not just size reduction
• But contour design

Key factors:

• 360° balance
• Shoulder continuity
• Avoiding over-removal

AVAN TOKYO Arm Liposuction

At AVAN TOKYO, we focus on:

• Integrated design of shoulder–arm–axilla
• “Lines, not points” philosophy
• Upper body harmony

We create:

arms that are not only slim, but beautiful.

Arms are defined by lines, not size.

📍AVAN TOKYO GINZA LIPOSUCTION CLINIC
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