VEI Melting Cut · Arm

Arm fat-dissolving injections,
fat or laxity first

An arm fat-dissolving injection is a nonsurgical treatment that delivers medication in small doses into the fat under the skin at the back and outer side of the upper arm, aiming to reduce the fat layer there. At VEI Clinic we use Melting Cut, and we first examine whether the concern is fat or loose skin before deciding the range and number of sessions.

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Upper-arm fat, what to check before injecting

When injections reduce upper-arm fat, and when they do not

A thick, soft layer that can be pinched at the back of the arm when you raise it to the side is usually subcutaneous fat, and this is the layer an arm fat-dissolving injection targets. Touch alone cannot rule out swelling or other tissue, so we confirm at the examination.

If the pinch is thin but the skin hangs and moves, laxity matters more than fat. Fat-dissolving injections do not tighten loose skin, so we discuss a skin-tightening treatment as well, and we do not recommend injections for firm, muscular arms.

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Treatment range: back of the arm, outer arm, beside the armpit

Upper-arm fat usually gathers at the back and outer side of the arm and along the line from behind the armpit to the inner arm. We divide the treatment range by where it stands out most, and set the dose separately if the two arms differ.

A bulge beside the armpit may be subcutaneous fat, accessory breast tissue or a lymph node, so we first determine which it is. The glandular tissue of an accessory breast is not something fat-dissolving injections treat.

Arm injections: number of sessions and when change shows

Changes in arm circumference usually appear gradually over several weeks rather than right after treatment, and the timing and degree vary with the medication, the area and the person. Most people have several sessions spaced apart rather than one.

The number of sessions is decided at your consultation based on fat thickness, the change you want and how earlier sessions went. The same dose can produce different results in different people, and there may be no visible change.

Swelling, bruising and getting back to your day

The injected area may swell or bruise and feel stiff when you move your arm. This usually settles within a few days to one or two weeks but can last longer, and recovery varies with the medication, dose and area.

If you have plans that call for sleeveless clothing or exercise that works the arms hard, leave time for bruising to fade. Contact the clinic right away if a lump or numbness persists or pain gets worse.

Why the price of arm injections varies

The price depends on the range, such as one arm or both and the back of the arm only or up to beside the armpit, as well as fat thickness and the number of sessions needed. Once the range and sessions are set at your consultation, we explain the total cost first, and you can ask about pricing by phone at 02-542-8275 or via KakaoTalk.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many arm fat-dissolving injection sessions will I need?

Rather than a single session, most people have several spaced apart. How many you need is decided at your consultation based on the thickness of the arm fat and your progress.

When do arm fat-dissolving injections start to show results?

Change usually appears over several weeks rather than right after treatment. The timing and degree vary with the medication, fat thickness and the person, and there may be no visible change.

Will sagging upper arms improve too?

Fat-dissolving injections reduce the fat layer and do not tighten loose skin. If sagging is significant, we discuss a skin-tightening treatment as well.

Can the arms, back and the area beside the armpit be treated together?

They can be planned together, but we sometimes split areas to account for the total dose used in one session. A bulge beside the armpit may be accessory breast tissue or a lymph node, so we first determine whether it is fat.

Won't arm exercise get rid of upper-arm fat?

Exercise helps build muscle and lower overall body fat, but it is hard to lose fat from one spot such as the back of the arm. Many people keep up exercise and diet and refine the remaining area with injections.