Answering Your Arm Fat Liposuction FAQs
Planning to have any kind of cosmetic surgery can be stressful. There are a lot of questions to ask and information to take on board. Luckily, the Artlipo team is here to answer your questions and to give you helpful advice. If you’re planning to have arm fat liposuction, here are the answers to some commonly asked questions.
What Does Liposuction Involve?
Lipo is a surgical technique that helps to improve the contours of the body. It works through the removal of excess fatty deposits from the area between the muscle and the skin. At Artlipo, we use tumescent liposuction. This is a type of lipo using a local tumescent anesthetic. It’s safer than traditional liposuction using a general anesthetic. It also allows for a faster recovery. Dr. Su uses an active liposuction technique. This means he will ask you to move and tense your muscles during the procedure. You won’t be in any pain or discomfort. However, this will allow for complete fat removal and a slimmer and more sculpted result.
Will I Be Able to Have Arm Liposuction?
If you want to improve the appearance of your arms, liposuction is an excellent option. However, it isn’t suitable for everyone. If you have a lot of excess skin, as well as fat, you may require an arm lift instead. Your surgeon will be able to advise you at your consultation about which procedure would be best for you.
How Is Arm Lipo Different from An Arm Lift?
They are two different procedures. Arm lipo is a good way to remove batwings and excess fat in the upper arms. An arm lift is a more invasive and complex surgery removing fat and skin. The incisions are much larger, and the procedure requires a general anesthetic. There will also be a longer recovery time.
Why Do I Need to Wear A Compression Garment Afterward?
You will need to wear an elastic compression garment for several weeks after surgery. This will help to reduce the swelling in your arms. It will also promote better and faster healing. Your surgeon will advise you about how to wear your garment and for how long. It’s important to follow those recommendations to achieve the best result.
Are There Any Risks Associated with Lipo of The Arms?
Since we carry out liposuction under a local anesthetic, this greatly reduces or eliminates many of the risks. There are some potential complications you should know. Bleeding, swelling, and bruising are very common after surgery. There are also possible risks of infection or nerve injury, but these are rare.
How Long Will My Recovery Take?
Thanks to the local anesthetic, your recovery time will be shorter. You will be able to go home within the day. Depending on what kind of job you have, you may also be able to return to work after a couple of days. You’ll probably experience some pain, bruising, and swelling for a few days. Your doctor may give you painkillers to help with this. After around four days, the soreness should decrease. You’ll need to avoid strenuous exercise for a few weeks. Your surgeon will advise you about when you can return to normal levels of activity.
Will I Have Scars?
When you have arm liposuction, it’s unlikely you will have any lasting scars. The cannula used for lipo is very small. This means the incisions are also small. They should heal well and not be noticeable after a few weeks.
The Artlipo team is here to answer all your questions about arm fat liposuction. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve beautiful, slim arms.

Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.