Arm liposuction in Seoul: solution for diet-resistant upper arm fat
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
20s |
53kg |
160cm |
20 |
Surgical site
Arm, Accessory breast, Scapular
1,700cc
It’s not easy to slim specific areas
the way you want—
even if you’ve tried dieting
to reduce your weight.
Many people find that while the number
on the scale may go down,
targeted fat loss in problem areas
or sculpting the body into a desired shape
remains a difficult goal.
Especially after some weight loss,
you can’t change your skeletal frame
or body composition,
so unless you pursue additional strategies,
it’s hard to reshape your body
into the figure you truly want.
This is why many turn to liposuction
as a supplementary method—
especially when diet and exercise alone
hit their natural limit in body contouring.
Modern liposuction focuses not only
on removing fat,
but also on enhancing overall proportions,
by considering each person’s unique body traits,
which is the key reason for high satisfaction.
Let’s take a look at this case—
a patient who improved her silhouette imbalance
through arm liposuction in Korea—
to understand how body line refinement
is achieved with this procedure.
[Patient Information]
Age: Early 20s
Occupation: College student
Height: 160cm
Weight: 53kg
BMI: 20
Even with similar body specs,
results from liposuction surgery may vary.
This case involves arm liposuction
with before-and-after comparison photos.
The patient had long been concerned about
her upper arms and accessory breast area
showing through when wearing fitted sleeves,
which affected her ability to wear the clothes she wanted.
Despite losing approximately 10kg
through strict dieting,
there was no noticeable change
in the shape of her arms.
She ultimately decided to undergo
arm liposuction
to finally address the stubborn fat
that had not responded to self-management.
Upper arm, accessory breast, and scapular liposuction
were planned to refine the patient’s upper body silhouette,
which appeared bulky due to fat distribution
centered on the arms and chest area.
Fat had accumulated along the lower upper arms,
and when standing with arms at her sides,
the armpit and upper arm appeared to blend together—
creating a thick, heavy line.
This became especially noticeable when wearing
short sleeves or sleeveless clothing.
She also had visible fat in the accessory breast
and scapular (upper back) areas,
which made her torso look wider from the side
and disrupted overall body balance.
From the back, the boundary between the arms and armpits
was unclear, contributing to a broad, unrefined silhouette.
This made fitted sleeves feel tight
and emphasized the upper body,
causing discomfort and concern
when wearing short sleeves or sleeveless styles.
To address these issues, we recommended
full-arm liposuction, along with targeted suction
of the accessory breast and scapular area,
to create a smooth and straight arm line.
However, her skin showed reduced elasticity,
raising concern that large-volume liposuction
could result in wrinkling along the inner arms.
To prevent this, we carefully calibrated
the extraction volume, balancing
visible contour changes
with maintenance of skin tension.
Let’s review the 2-week post-op medical photos
to assess the early-stage result
of her upper body contouring.
Arm liposuction and abdominal liposuction
helped remove concentrated fat in the upper body,
resulting in a slimmer and more balanced figure.
Fat that previously stuck out to the sides
in a relaxed position was effectively reduced
through arm liposuction and armpit fat removal,
creating a clean right-angle shoulder line
and straightened upper arms.
You can also clearly see the reduction of thickness
between the elbow and upper arm,
which had previously made the arms appear bulky.
As the arm volume was reduced,
the patient achieved the delicate upper body shape
she had originally hoped for.
Even though it’s just 2 weeks post-op—
a stage with noticeable swelling—
the changes are already highly visible.
This case involved full-arm liposuction,
with additional fat removal around the accessory breast
and scapular area,
to refine the overall upper body silhouette.
At just 2 weeks post-op—
when swelling is typically still present—
comparison photos already show that
the excess fat in the arms and surrounding areas
was successfully reduced,
creating a slimmer appearance in the upper body.
In particular, the upper arms now taper naturally
toward the lower part, resulting in a smoother fit
when wearing short sleeves or sleeveless tops.
The accessory breast area was also addressed,
leading to a cleaner line from the chest
into the armpits, and reducing the bulky impression
when placing the arms close to the torso.
Comparing the patient’s pre-op photos
with selfies taken 120 days after surgery,
you can clearly see the transition
to a slimmer arm contour
through arm liposuction.
This progression confirms
how the procedure reshaped the arms
into a more slender and balanced upper body.
When skin elasticity and body shape
are carefully considered,
arm liposuction does more than just reduce thickness—
it helps refine the overall body silhouette
into a more harmonious shape.
For patients with lower skin elasticity,
it’s important not to overdo fat removal,
but instead aim for results that preserve
ideal proportions and natural tightness.
We also explained that
although swelling will gradually subside,
it may take more time for the final result to appear.
Consistent compression garment wear
is necessary during this phase.
Post-operative care plays a critical role
in maintaining long-term results.
Following your surgeon’s guidance
and staying mindful of lifestyle habits
will help maximize the effects of liposuction.
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