Arm liposuction in Seoul: slim bulky arms and enhance your outfit fit
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
20s |
54kg |
160cm |
21 |
Surgical site
Arm, Accessory breast, Armpit, Scapular
1,600cc
Even with consistent dieting,
the areas you care most about
often remain stubbornly unchanged.
Especially the upper arms, armpits,
and accessory breast areas—
fat in these spots rarely disappears
in the beautifully sculpted way we hope for,
even after weight loss.
As many of my blog readers already know,
when certain parts don’t respond to diet,
liposuction offers a powerful solution—
reshaping problem areas with precision,
almost like body sculpting.
Beyond simply removing fat,
liposuction helps balance
the upper and lower body
and create a more ideal body line,
leading to a better-proportioned figure.
With this transformation,
clothes fit better and the body line improves,
which is why satisfaction with the procedure
tends to be high.
In this case, we’ll examine how
stubborn arm fat and upper body bulk
that resisted exercise
were addressed through liposuction,
resulting in noticeable body contour improvement.
[Patient Information]
Age: Late 20s
Occupation: On leave
Height: 160cm
Weight: 54kg
BMI: 21
Even with similar body specs,
results from liposuction surgery may vary.
The patient in this arm liposuction case,
analyzed through before-and-after photos,
had previously undergone thigh liposuction at our clinic.
After her lower body line became straighter and slimmer,
she became increasingly concerned about how her upper arms
stood out in contrast.
Through arm liposuction,
the goal was to restore balance between the upper and lower body,
refine the slim arm line,
and achieve an upper body silhouette
that looks flattering in any outfit.
Based on the preoperative body analysis,
the patient had a fat-dominant body type
with moderate skin elasticity and muscle mass.
She had consistently maintained
exercise and dietary control,
but arm fat and armpit bulges
disrupted the overall upper body balance.
In particular, her physique featured developed deltoid muscles,
which made the outer arms appear more prominent.
As a result, the line between the upper arms and shoulders
lacked a smooth flow,
making the upper body appear bulkier.
Additionally, armpit fat made it difficult
to fully rest the arms against the torso,
further widening the appearance of the upper body.
Fat was also present in the accessory breast area,
blurring the line between the arms and torso
and contributing to an overall duller upper silhouette.
There was also noticeable fat in the scapular region,
which diminished the elegance of the upper back
and lacked a defined, slender backline.
Therefore, we recommended a surgical plan
that included arm liposuction along with
armpit, accessory breast, and scapular fat removal
to complete a more streamlined and slim upper body silhouette.
Let’s now review the comparison photos
taken 2 months after upper body liposuction
to evaluate the surgical outcome.
Through arm liposuction combined with targeted suction
of the armpit, accessory breast, and scapular areas,
the patient’s upper body became noticeably slimmer
and more refined in appearance.
In particular, the effect of armpit liposuction
allowed the arms to rest closer to the torso,
visibly narrowing the upper body width.
Adding accessory breast fat removal further eliminated
the previously heavy appearance,
making it possible to achieve the look
of naturally slim, toned arms from the torso.
Since the preoperative body analysis revealed
a physique with prominent deltoid development,
we avoided simply removing the maximum volume of fat.
Instead, liposuction was carefully performed
to account for muscle shape and arm mobility,
which helped create a smooth, natural straight-arm contour.
Postoperative selfie photos clearly show
the transformation in arm shape
after liposuction surgery.
By removing excess fat concentrated in the
upper arms, accessory breast, armpit,
and scapular areas—which previously made
the upper body appear larger and unbalanced—
the arm line was reshaped into a much
smoother and more delicate silhouette.
Particularly, fat reduction around the scapula
enhanced the look of the back and arms,
giving them a lighter, slimmer appearance.
The patient reported feeling a noticeable difference
when wearing tight-fitting clothing post-surgery—
the upper body looked more refined,
and the arms naturally aligned along the torso,
forming a clean, straight arm line
that increased her satisfaction.
This case demonstrates how liposuction can do
more than just reshape the arms—
it can correct upper body imbalance
and create a more natural, harmonious silhouette.
However, detailed planning is essential before surgery.
Factors such as individual body type,
fat distribution, and skin elasticity
must be carefully considered.
For patients with developed muscles,
rather than removing fat aggressively,
surgical design should focus on
preserving smooth proportions
while avoiding unnatural emphasis
on muscular contours.
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