Frequently Asked Questions About Liposuction (Cheeks, Under the Chin, Upper Arms)

Liposuction can help reduce excess fat in the cheeks, under the chin, and on the upper arms, helping you achieve a sleeker silhouette. It can help improve a double chin, sagging along the jawline, and fat on the upper arms that is difficult to lose through dieting alone.

As a general guideline, the recommended amount of fat to be removed is about 10 to 20 cc from the face and about 200 to 800 cc from both upper arms combined.

The actual amount of fat that can be removed varies depending on the treatment area and the initial amount of fat.

Generally, it is possible to treat the cheeks, under the chin, and the upper arms at the same time.

However, taking into account your physical condition and the strain on your body, the doctor will determine during the examination whether it is possible to perform both procedures at the same time.

Although results vary from person to person, significant swelling and pain generally subside within about one week after the procedure.

Afterward, the skin may become stiff—a condition known as contracture—but it will gradually soften over the course of about three months.

For desk jobs or remote work, some people are able to return to work the day after their treatment.

You may need to avoid jobs that involve carrying heavy loads or tasks that require extensive arm movement for about a week.

The incisions made during liposuction are only a few millimeters long, and we make them in locations where they will be as inconspicuous as possible.

Incisions are typically made behind the ears and under the chin on the face, and in the creases of the elbows on the upper arms; these scars generally become less noticeable over time.

Since liposuction reduces the number of fat cells themselves, it is generally considered less likely to result in weight regain.

However, since a significant weight gain after the procedure can cause the remaining fat cells to enlarge, it is important to pay attention to your lifestyle habits as well.

After liposuction, you may be concerned about sagging skin.

The extent of sagging varies depending on factors such as body fat, age, and skin condition; depending on the situation, we may combine treatments designed to tighten the skin.

Compression bandaging should generally be worn for a few days to about a week.

Depending on the treatment area and the amount of fat to be removed, we may use face bands, support garments, and other items.

At YAYOI CLINIC in Hiroshima, liposuction prices vary depending on the treatment area, such as the cheeks, under the chin, and upper arms.

Please check the "Pricing" page for the latest rates.