Arm Liposuction Korea: Slim Arms with Elasticity Care and Armpit Contouring
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
– |
61.3kg |
162cm |
23.4 |
Surgical site
Arm, Accessory breast, Armpit
2500cc
Recently, more people have been visiting liposuction clinics
to remove stubborn fat in specific areas
or to improve their overall body balance.
Since liposuction eliminates fat cells
and helps reshape the figure,
postoperative recovery plays an essential role in the outcome.
During recovery, wearing a compression garment properly
can make a noticeable difference.
In the early phase, it helps reduce swelling
and prevent hematomas by applying pressure to the treated area.
As healing progresses, compression garments also help
enhance the final contour,
shaping the body into a smoother silhouette.
Compression garments, when paired with good aftercare,
can speed up recovery and serve as a body-shaping tool
after liposuction.
This is especially important for patients with reduced skin elasticity,
as compression can help prevent skin sagging
by supporting the area where fat was removed.
In cases of low skin elasticity,
wearing a compression garment for an extended period—
2 to 3 months or more—is strongly recommended
to help the skin reattach properly and smoothly.
To achieve a firm and balanced figure,
the amount and location of fat removed should be tailored
to each person’s body type and fat distribution.
Excessive liposuction should be avoided for safety,
and a customized surgical plan based on
precise body analysis and 1:1 consultation is essential.
The patient is 162cm tall and weighs 61.3kg,
with a BMI of 23.4.
After a period of rapid weight gain,
she committed to a diet and exercise routine
and successfully lost about 6kg.
However, she remained stressed
about the persistent fat in her upper arms,
which continued to make her upper body look bulky.
To address this concern more effectively,
she decided to undergo upper body liposuction.
After comparing several clinics,
she chose ours because it matched her expectations
for a safe and professional liposuction experience.
She valued our team’s experience and precision,
along with our systematic post-op care,
and clean, high-end facilities.
Feeling confident in the professionalism and expertise
offered by our clinic,
she scheduled a consultation and booked her surgery promptly.
During a 1:1 consultation with the surgeon,
she inquired whether upper body liposuction
could help her achieve a more balanced silhouette
and create a slimmer, straight arm line.
The pinch test revealed that the patient’s skin elasticity
was reduced due to rapid weight gain and loss.
Fat was evenly distributed throughout the upper body,
indicating that upper body liposuction would result
in a noticeable size reduction and overall improvement.
Although the patient hoped for a slim, straight-arm contour,
we explained that due to low skin elasticity,
there may be a limit to the amount of fat
that can be safely removed.
There is also a possibility of wrinkling
from excess skin after liposuction,
so we strongly advised consistent use of a compression garment
to help the skin adhere properly
to the treated areas during recovery.
To help the patient achieve the desired results,
we recommended combining upper arm liposuction
with accessory breast and armpit fat removal
for a more comprehensive slimming effect
across the entire upper body.
As the patient mentioned having a history of anemia,
a pre-op blood test was performed,
which showed a lower-than-normal hemoglobin level.
We prescribed iron supplements to normalize the levels
before proceeding with surgery.
The patient underwent liposuction on the upper arms, accessory breast, and armpit areas,
with a total of 2,500cc of fat removed.
3-month progress after upper body liposuction
Surgery: Mar 11 / First care: Mar 25 / Follow-up: Jun 17
In this case, the patient had undergone multiple episodes
of weight gain and loss, resulting in severe tissue fibrosis
and adhesions, along with low skin elasticity,
making it a technically challenging liposuction procedure.
We explained that the recovery period
for bruising, swelling, and Bio-Bond formation
might take longer than average.
We also emphasized the need for consistent follow-up monitoring
to assess the improvement in the upper body contour
throughout the recovery period.
In the 2-week post-op photos,
there was visible bruising, swelling, and Bio-Bond,
along with skin folds and pigmentation in the armpit area
due to low skin elasticity.
However, over time, with proper aftercare
such as radiofrequency therapy, balance injections,
laser treatments, and consistent use of compression garments,
the wrinkles, pigmentation, and Bio-Bond gradually improved.
Eventually, the patient was able to achieve
the straight, slim arm contour
she had hoped for.
Even with reduced skin elasticity,
patients can still achieve their desired body line
through dedicated aftercare and
consistent use of compression garments.
At our clinic, we provide personalized post-operative care
to promote faster recovery
and deliver high-quality liposuction results,
helping ease our patients’ concerns throughout the process.
After passing through the initial recovery phase,
it’s also important to maintain results by improving
daily habits through healthy eating and regular exercise,
which help support long-term skin firmness.
