Arm liposuction in Korea: why arms look thick and how arm, armpit, and accessory breast fat removal changes the contour
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
30s |
58kg |
162cm |
22 |
Surgical site
Surgical site : Arm, Accessory breast, Axilla ｜ liposuction volume : 1,500cc
Many patients considering
arm liposuction surgery
often believe
their arms appear thick
simply because of
excess arm fat.
However, during
actual body contour consultations,
we often find
that not only
upper arm fat,
but also
the surrounding
arm contour volume
greatly influences
the overall
upper body silhouette
and balance.
Because the arms
are a high-movement area,
their shape
can appear different
depending on
angle and posture.
For this reason,
performing arm liposuction alone
may sometimes
have limitations
in achieving
ideal arm contour refinement.
In many cases,
the surrounding
axillary fat area
and accessory breast fat
also affect
the natural
connection between
the arm line
and upper body.
Through the following
case of arm, axillary,
and accessory breast liposuction,
we will explain
how these factors
influence
overall body contour balance
and surgical
treatment planning.
[Patient Information]
Age: Early 30s
Height: 162 cm
Weight: 58 kg
BMI: 22
Even with similar
body conditions,
liposuction results
may vary depending
on individual
body characteristics.
When standing in
a relaxed position,
the patient’s arms
did not rest naturally
against the torso
in daily posture.
From the front view,
the upper arm fat
protruded outward noticeably.
This made not only
the arms appear thicker,
but also
caused the upper body
to look wider
than expected.
In addition, the volume
of axillary fat
and surrounding tissue
together with
accessory breast fat
made the arms
appear bulkier
and less defined
in overall contour.
This created noticeable
stress regarding appearance
in everyday clothing.
In the left arm,
the deltoid muscle
was more developed
compared with
the right arm,
which made
the outer arm contour
appear slightly
asymmetrical overall.
This imbalance affected
the visual arm balance
and body proportion.
Therefore the surgical plan
included arm liposuction
to reduce circumference.
In addition, combined
axillary and accessory breast
liposuction was performed.
This helped refine
the connected arm-to-torso
contour line naturally.
It also created
more space between
the inner arm
and the torso,
resulting in
a cleaner silhouette.
Below are
the before and after photos
taken
one month after
arm, axillary,
and accessory breast liposuction.
Before arm liposuction surgery,
the front view showed
upper arm fat
spreading outward
along the outer
arm contour.
This made the
upper body silhouette
appear wider
and more rounded
than the patient’s
natural body frame.
In particular,
the left deltoid muscle
was more developed
making the outer
arm line appear
thicker than
the right side,
creating visible
arm asymmetry.
Therefore correction
of the left-right
arm balance
was necessary
to improve
overall proportion.
Through arm liposuction
combined with
axillary liposuction
and accessory breast
fat removal,
the outward
protruding arm
contour was
carefully refined.
As a result,
the space between
the arms and torso
became more defined
and visually
more balanced.
This improvement
reduced not only
arm thickness,
but also
the overall
upper body width.
From the back view,
the overall upper body width
appears noticeably reduced.
The upper arm fat
that previously projected
outward from
the outer arm
has been carefully
refined and removed.
As a result,
the arms that once
appeared rounded
and spread outward
now form a
straighter arm contour.
In addition,
the inner arm fat
and axillary fat
that previously created
a heavy appearance
in the back view
have been significantly
reduced through
liposuction surgery.
Because of this,
the boundary between
the arms and back
now appears cleaner
and more naturally
defined overall.
This change also
creates the visual effect
of longer and slimmer arms.
From the side profile,
a clear reduction
in arm thickness
can be observed
after arm liposuction
surgery.
Previously,
the upper arm fat
spread forward
and backward
around the arm,
making
the arms appear
visually shorter
than expected.
After surgery,
the reduction
in overall
arm width
and refinement
of the contour
created a smoother
and more defined
straight arm line.
As a result,
the arms now
appear
slimmer, longer,
and more delicate
in overall proportion.
Before surgery,
when the arms
were raised,
a noticeable
heaviness of
the upper arm
became clearly
visible from
multiple angles.
In particular,
the area extending
from the axilla
to the accessory breast
appeared connected
as one
bulky mass,
creating a rounded
and swollen contour.
This connection
emphasized the
overall volume
and made the
upper body
appear heavier.
However, through
arm liposuction
combined with
axillary and accessory
breast liposuction,
these concerns
were effectively
refined and
improved.
The overall
arm circumference
was reduced,
creating a noticeably
slimmer arm
contour line.
In addition,
the thick volume
around the axilla
was removed,
eliminating the
previous heaviness.
Now the contour
from the lower arm
to the
accessory breast area
transitions more
naturally and lightly.
After arm liposuction surgery,
in everyday life,
the patient
noticed improvements
when wearing
various clothing styles.
The previously
concerning arm thickness
and volume
around the accessory breast
area became
visibly refined.
As a result,
even when wearing
clothes
that closely fit
around the arms,
the silhouette
appears slimmer,
more delicate,
and refined.
In particular,
when the arms
are relaxed
in a natural
downward position,
the previously
protruding outer
arm fat
is no longer visible.
Instead, the patient
achieved the desired
straight arm line
with a slender,
almost bone-arm
appearance.
Because the photos
were taken
one month after surgery,
some swelling
and residual
bio-bond firmness
may still remain
during the
healing process.
However, with
consistent post-operative care
and management,
further improvement
toward an even
more delicate
and refined
arm contour
is expected.
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