Arm liposuction in Korea – How much difference can it make when arm fat looks like upper body obesity? | Lesarts Plastic Surgery
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
30s |
63kg |
164cm |
23 |
Surgical site
Arm, Accessory breast, Armpit
1,900cc
Upper arm fat is an area that requires continuous care
regardless of the season.
As explained in every arm liposuction post,
even a small amount of upper arm fat
can make the torso width appear larger,
giving the impression of a heavier body frame
than the actual bone structure.
When arm fat builds up inward,
the natural space between the arms and torso
disappears. This not only makes clothing fit poorly
but also causes the waistline
to look unclear and undefined.
Because thick arms can disrupt not only
the shape of the arms themselves
but also the entire upper body silhouette,
a detailed and customized liposuction plan
targeting specific key areas
is necessary for improvement.
[Patient Information]
Age: Mid-30s
Occupation: Freelancer
Height: 164cm
Weight: 63kg
BMI: 23
Results of arm liposuction may vary
even among patients with similar body types.
This patient had long struggled with
stubborn upper arm fat that did not reduce
through diet or exercise.
Because of this, she was always concerned
about her outfit choices.
After consistent self-management failed
to bring visible results,
she decided on upper arm liposuction
for a more definitive and effective solution.
In this case, the patient had
fat distributed across the entire upper arm,
with bulges extending from the inner armpit
to the accessory breast area,
erasing the natural space between
the arms and torso.
The inner arm fat pressed against the body,
creating a heavy and stuffy look.
Since the fat density was uneven,
the arms showed overall bulk rather than
isolated bulges, making the upper body
appear wider than reality.
Considering these body traits, the plan was
not only to reduce arm fat but also
to refine the entire upper body line
through arm liposuction, restoring
space between arms and torso for
a slimmer, lighter impression.
At 3 months post arm liposuction,
the patient’s upper body contour
looked refined and balanced, showing
a clear improvement compared to pre-op.
Before arm liposuction, the arms and upper body
looked round, wide, and heavy,
creating a bulky impression.
At 3 months post-op, the horizontal width
was visibly reduced, while the accessory breast fat
and armpit bulges disappeared.
Both the outer and inner arm lines
became sharper and more defined,
creating a slimmer and refined silhouette.
From the back view,
the size change appears even greater.
Before arm liposuction, the back and inner arms
touched each other, making the body look
bulkier and wider from side to side.
The main cause was the armpit fat
and inner arm bulges,
which created a heavy appearance.
After surgery, the contour extending
below the scapula became smooth,
and the back view now looks light
and neatly refined without excess bulges.
From the side view,
the upper arm fat spread forward and backward,
narrowing the visible torso space
and emphasizing the heaviness of the upper body.
After arm liposuction surgery,
the arm circumference decreased,
and fat around the armpit area was also reduced.
This created more space between the arms and torso,
while the previously widened arm shape
was refined into a slimmer line,
significantly reducing overall bulk.
The difference before and after arm liposuction
was most clearly visible
in the patient’s selfie comparison.
Before surgery, the inner arm line
was pressed against the torso,
with no clear boundary between
the arms, chest, and flank.
Fat protruding along the outer arm
made the upper body appear wider,
restricting clothing options.
Through upper arm liposuction,
these concerns were resolved.
The side line of the arms,
the armpit fat,
and even the accessory breast bulge
were refined,
reducing heaviness and creating
a smooth and slim arm shape.
Before liposuction, not only the arm thickness
but also the blurred boundary between
arms and torso emphasized
a rounded and bulky silhouette.
Since this was difficult to fix
with exercise or diet,
the patient struggled with daily concerns.
After liposuction, the previously bulky
outer arm line was neatly refined,
and even when arms rested naturally,
a slimmer, more defined fit
was visible.
The patient has been maintaining recovery
with radiofrequency therapy,
scar care, and massage,
while continuing daily life without complications.
This was not just about reducing
arm circumference,
but about harmonizing the entire upper body contour.
As swelling continues to subside,
the satisfaction from this surgery
is expected to grow even more over time.
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