Arm liposuction revision in Korea – Correcting uneven arms with re-surgery | Lesarts Plastic Surgery
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
20s |
50kg |
160cm |
20 |
Surgical site
Arm, Armpit
1,100cc
Even when fat accumulates in a specific area,
many people decide on liposuction surgery
with the simple goal of just slimming down
the overfilled region.
Especially in the arms, which are often exposed
and draw attention right after the face,
it’s easy to expect that reducing only
the arm circumference will be enough
to look attractive.
However, with such goals alone,
patients often end up deciding on
arm liposuction revision surgery,
not because of arm thickness,
but due to dissatisfaction with the shape
and connection lines after time passes.
Even if upper arm fat is removed successfully,
irregular contours or an unfinished look
can occur when excessive fat removal is performed
without considering overall line balance.
This can make patients more concerned about
contour irregularities than about slimness itself.
Although this example focuses on the arms,
the same applies to all liposuction surgeries.
If the procedure only reduces volume
without shaping consideration,
patients often become dissatisfied with the result
and consider revision surgery.
[Patient Information]
Age: Mid-20s
Occupation: Office worker
Height: 160cm
Weight: 50kg
BMI: 20
Even with similar body specifications,
results from liposuction surgery
may vary from patient to patient.
The patient we introduce in today’s
before-and-after photos underwent
arm liposuction surgery at another clinic
3 years ago. However, since the fat
on the front and back of the arms
was not evenly removed,
she decided to undergo revision surgery.
Although the overall arm thickness had been reduced,
she reported that certain areas on the front
and back of the arms still looked
bulky and uneven.
In particular, when viewed from the side,
the arm line failed to appear as a smooth,
straight contour, and instead showed
bulging points that created
an irregular, bumpy shape.
This was a significant source of stress
for the patient.
She therefore wanted to remove
the remaining fat in the protruding areas,
smooth out the unevenness caused
by the first surgery, and achieve not only
a thinner arm but also a more balanced
and natural arm contour.
For this reason, she decided to proceed
with revision arm liposuction.
Before revision arm liposuction,
an analysis of the patient’s body shape revealed
that the fat layer was uneven across the arms,
as the patient had described,
with this issue more pronounced
in the front and back of the arms.
In particular, the posterior arm line still had
a significant amount of residual fat,
making the arm contour look uneven
and disconnected in both side and back views.
The uneven bulges in certain areas further emphasized
an irregular and bumpy arm silhouette.
Although the patient’s overall arm thickness
was relatively slim, the first liposuction surgery
had left her with an unnatural, uneven silhouette
that clearly showed the surgical traces,
resulting in an awkward arm shape.
Additionally, the excess fat around the armpits
and the area connecting the arms to the torso
interfered with a smooth, natural line.
Through revision arm liposuction,
we designed a surgical plan to correct these issues
and achieve a more balanced, smooth transition
between the arms and upper body.
Below are the comparison photos taken
before surgery and 2 weeks after revision arm liposuction.
Before revision arm liposuction,
the arms appeared uneven, with residual fat
on both the front and back,
creating a broken and unnatural arm contour.
After the revision surgery,
the arm volume was reshaped into a straight, even line,
and the contour was smoothed out,
resulting in a much cleaner look.
The side view, which the patient was particularly concerned about,
showed significant improvement,
as the previously bulging and irregular fat deposits
were eliminated, leaving a sleek and tidy shape.
In the first surgery, uneven fat remained in certain spots,
causing the arms to look awkwardly protruded.
After revision liposuction, however,
the arms rested naturally closer to the body,
with a straight-arm silhouette that looked balanced.
This transformation made the entire upper body
appear lighter and more refined.
For this patient,
achieving smooth and balanced lines
was just as important as reducing circumference.
By focusing on proportion and contour balance,
the revision surgery delivered a result
that significantly increased patient satisfaction.
At just 2 weeks post-op,
bruising and swelling were still visible in the photos,
which is normal in the early recovery stage.
We explained that revision cases typically require
a slightly longer healing process,
but the arms are expected to look even more natural
and stable with time,
emphasizing the importance of careful post-op care.
This revision liposuction was not simply about
making the arms slimmer,
but about correcting asymmetry, refining lines,
and restoring balance.
With proper aftercare,
the patient is expected to not only overcome
the discomfort they previously felt in daily life,
but also enjoy higher long-term satisfaction.
#ArmLiposuction
#ArmLiposuctionRevision
#UpperArmBulgeRemoval
#ArmpitFatRemoval
#ScapularFatCorrection
#AccessoryBreastLiposuction
#PlasticSurgeryInKorea
#BestLiposuctionClinicInKorea
#LesartsPlasticSurgery
#BodyContourSurgery
