Arm fat-dissolving injections in Suwon: how do they differ from thigh injections and facial contour injections?
If your weight has gone down but the excess flesh on the back of your arms and inner thighs remains and bothers you, it is worth first checking whether that thickness is due to fat. Arm fat-dissolving injection is a treatment that injects a drug that helps reduce fat directly into the fat layer under the skin, helping the process by which fat cells are broken down and leave the body.
The principle is the same as facial contour injections, but because the body's fat layer is thicker and covers a larger area, the amount of drug used at once, the injection range, and the number of sessions and intervals differ. It is not a treatment to reduce body weight but one that refines the contour of local areas that do not slim down easily with exercise and diet. At our Suwon clinic, during consultation we first measure the size of the area and separate whether the thickness is fat, muscle, or sagging skin before deciding the range and number of sessions.
In this article, we outline in order why fat on the upper arms and thighs does not come off easily, how it differs from facial contour injections, how the injections work and the process, care after the treatment, and side effects.
Arm fat-dissolving injections: key points
- The back of the arms and the inner thighs have densely packed fat cells and tend to have slower circulation, so fat there tends to remain until last even as body fat decreases.
- Body fat-dissolving injections address a wider and thicker fat layer than the face, so the amount of drug and injection range differ.
- It suits areas where soft fat can be pinched thickly, and if muscle or sagging skin is the cause, we look at other methods.
- Fat breakdown happens slowly over several weeks, so we measure size again at each session and compare.
Why does fat on the upper arms and thighs not come off easily with exercise?
Even when overall body fat decreases, areas where fat cells are densely packed, such as the back of the arms and inner thighs, tend to remain until last. Blood circulation in these areas tends to be slow, so the fat is not easily used, and fat that has accumulated over a long time can become tangled with fibrous tissue and look bumpy, like cellulite.
On the upper arms, the fat layer is thinner than on the abdomen but spread evenly over a wide area, and on the thighs the fat layer is thick and circulation tends to be slow. Because the thickness and shape of fat differ by area, we set the injection spacing and drug distribution differently even with the same fat-dissolving injection.
What is the difference between arm fat-dissolving injections and facial contour injections?
Both treatments are the same in that a blend of drugs that help reduce fat is injected into the subcutaneous fat layer. The differences come from the amount and range of fat addressed and what we pay the most attention to during the treatment.
| Category | Facial contouring injection | Body fat-dissolving injection |
|---|---|---|
| Main areas | Double chin, jawline, excess flesh under the cheeks | Upper arms, thighs, abdomen, flanks |
| Fat layer and area | Thin fat layer and narrow range | Thick fat layer and wide range |
| Amount of medication and number of injections | Small amounts injected in closely spaced points | Larger amounts injected across a wide area |
| Main point of attention | Preserves the volume that should remain so it does not look hollow | Evens out left-right balance and contours |
On the face, removing too much fat can make you look tired, so we first separate where to reduce and where to keep. On the body, each area is large, so rather than reducing it all at once, we plan to reduce it evenly over several sessions.
How do fat-dissolving injections work, and how are they performed?
How fat-dissolving injections work and when they are suitable
The injected drug weakens the membrane surrounding fat cells, and the released fat is cleared by the body and leaves through metabolism and urine. This process happens slowly over several weeks, so we look at changes after some time has passed rather than right after the treatment.
If it is the back of the arms or inner thighs where soft fat can be pinched thickly by hand, we consider fat-dissolving injections. For calves or trapezius that look thick because of muscle that bulges firmly when flexed, we discuss methods that address muscle, and for cases with little fat but loosened skin, we also discuss treatments that address elasticity. If overall body fat is high, weight management including diet and exercise comes before localized treatment.
Treatment steps at our Suwon clinic
- Personalized Consultation
- Measurements
- Treatment
- Finishing Care
We use drugs that help reduce fat mixed in a formulation set by the clinic, and depending on the amount of fat, we recommend weekly intervals with at least 4 sessions per area as a guideline. Packages are divided into 1, 3, and 5 sessions per area. Receiving it on an empty stomach can strain your body, so please eat at least a light meal before coming, and if you have high blood pressure or are taking any medication, be sure to tell us before the treatment.
For facial contours, we use the Face Fit injection, formulated by the clinic. The treatment takes about 10 minutes or less and gradually helps break down fat over 2 to 3 weeks, with 3 or more sessions at 1- to 2-week intervals as the guideline.
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Care after fat-dissolving injections
- Broken-down fat leaves the body through urine, so drink more water than usual.
- Avoid smoking, heavy drinking, saunas and jjimjilbang, hot baths, and strenuous exercise.
- Avoid putting prolonged pressure on the injection sites with tight-fitting clothing.
- If you received facial contour injections, gently massage for about 3 minutes, 3 times a day, for at least 3 days after the treatment.
To maintain the contour reduced by fat-dissolving injections, it is best to keep up dietary control and light exercise as well. Results and how long they last vary from person to person depending on the amount of fat and lifestyle, and we measure size again partway through the sessions to adjust the plan going forward.
Fat-dissolving injection side effects and precautions
Bruising, swelling, a tingling sensation, and warmth at the injection site are common, generally mild, and mostly subside within a few days. On the day of treatment, you may feel slight dizziness, headache, palpitations, hand tremors, or nausea, and because of some ingredients, menstrual flow or cycle may change temporarily or irregular bleeding may occur, but these return to normal over time.
Rarely, the injection site may feel like a hard lump, or an allergic reaction may cause itching and swelling. Receiving it on an empty stomach or treating a wide range at once can increase the burden on your body, so the range and schedule are decided based on your physical condition. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have heart disease, or are taking blood-thinning medication, please let us know before the treatment.
If swelling and warmth do not decrease after several days but gradually worsen, itchy swelling keeps appearing, or the injection sites become red, hot, and painful, please contact the clinic right away.
What should I check before arm fat-dissolving injections?
If these apply to you, start by checking fat thickness
- My weight has gone down, but the circumference of the back of my arms or inner thighs has stayed the same.
- When I pinch it by hand, soft fat can be grabbed thickly.
- Even when I flex, I feel fat first rather than firmly bulging muscle.
- The thickness bothers me more than loose, sagging skin.
If two or more apply, before choosing fat-dissolving injections, it is best to first check whether the thickness in that area is due to fat. Whether to proceed, the method, and the scope are decided together in consultation after the medical team examines you.
In short, the key with arm and thigh fat-dissolving injections is to first identify the cause of the thickness, measure size at each session, and continue alongside lifestyle care.
FAQ
Q. Will fat-dissolving injections also reduce my weight?
A. Because it is a treatment that refines the contour of a local area, your body weight will not drop noticeably. If overall body fat is high, it is best to plan diet and exercise together, and changes in the circumference of the area are checked by measuring size again at each session.
Q. Can I get arm and thigh fat-dissolving injections on the same day?
A. Both areas can be done on the same day, but as the range widens, the amount of drug increases and bruising and swelling also spread over a wider area. That is why we decide together in consultation, based on your physical condition and upcoming schedule, whether to split the areas or do them at once.
Q. How many arm fat-dissolving injection sessions do I need?
A. It depends on the amount of fat, and we recommend weekly intervals with at least 4 sessions per area as a guideline. We measure size again partway through and adjust the subsequent sessions and range while looking at how much it has reduced and the left-right balance.
Q. Can I get it on thighs with cellulite?
A. Cellulite is a state in which fat and fibrous tissue are tangled together, so with fat-dissolving injections alone, unevenness may remain. Depending on the degree of unevenness and skin elasticity, we discuss after an examination whether to also use an energy-based treatment such as radiofrequency or microwave.
Q. Do I need to massage after fat-dissolving injections?
A. For facial contour injections, gently massage for about 3 minutes, 3 times a day, for at least 3 days after the treatment so the ingredients spread evenly. For the body, care methods differ by area and range, so please follow the instructions given on the day of treatment.
Q. How can I find out the cost of arm fat-dissolving injections?
A. The cost depends on the number of treatment areas and sessions. We guide you after deciding in consultation whether to treat only the upper arms or also the thighs or abdomen, and you can also check the items by area and session on the treatment information page.
This content is provided as general treatment information and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a medical professional to decide whether and how to proceed with a treatment.