Can Lipo Improve my Silhouette and Reduce my Dress Size?

I had lipo 8 years ago on my stomach, knees and thighs. I was 6/8 before and 4/6 after. I love the new contour of those areas even after gaining weight after my baby. Now I’m 8/10 and hope for 6/8 after lipo. Most of the weight gain showed up in my torso. I used to have slim arms but now I can pinch a lot of fat. I also developed back rolls and big hips. I'm considering lipo in those areas and also the knees again. Judging by my description and pictures do I have realistic expectations?

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Liposuction can creat a curvy figure.

Liposuction or liposculpture performed by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon can creat a beautiful figure in women with curvy "hour-glass" figure.

Liposuction may reduce dress size

Liposuction can reduce your dress size. However, liposuction works best on isolated trouble areas. In other words if you have large hips and a narrow waist then after liposuction of the hips you can wear a size that matches your waist. Large volume liposuction can be done, but there are safety issues to consider. In general, liposuction is a refining tool, not a weight reduction tool.

Computer imaging not realistic

Having performed over 700 laser liposuction cases (laser combine with traditional tumescent liposuction) our practice over the last three years, the answer to your question is simple. Liposuction almost always reduces size (it removes the fat). The skin retraction is variable, even in the best of hands, and to promise a patient more than this would be irresponsible. It is best to look at before and after pictures from the surgeon you wish to have performyour procedues, not computer... more

It is possible

What I tell my patients is that you need two things for liposuction to be successful: fat, and skin that retracts/redrapes after the fat is removed. You should expect to see great improvements.

Absolutely.

Hi! You can expect dramatic improvement in shape and in the rolls, and size reduction. You have experienced the good liposuction effect already. In our plastic surgery practice in Manhattan -- and in any responsible practice -- we don't promise perfection or that the rolls will completely "go away". And, of curse, liposuction is not the way to lose weight. But that's not what you are asking. I think your expectations are realistic. As with all surgery, it's got to be done right... more

Revision Liposuction

Patients frequently request liposuction to improve body contour so their clothing will fit better. In most cases, this can be accomplished with excellent results, providing the patient is a good candidate for the procedure. Liposuction works best when patients have localized collections of fat. It’s important to remember this is not a weight loss procedure, but instead, a procedure that addresses problem areas. In addition, the quality of the patient’s skin is of... more

Reducing with Liposuction

Were those photos taken by your board certified plastic surgeon with imaging software? While imaging software can do a good job at giving an "estimate" of results, I caution you to think that your results will exactly mimic a computer's prediction of your results. Your primary goal should be as close to goal weight as possible prior to your treatment, which will help create the best results. Further, after performing Vaser lipo at my Cleveland area plastic surgery practice, my patients... more

Liposuction is for isolated areas of fat

Liposuction is most effective for refining isolated areas of the body that are difficult to tone through diet and exercise; it is not a weight loss procedure. That being said, it's not uncommon to go down a size or two after surgery since liposuction removes fat. It's difficult to say what your dress size will be after surgery. Liposuction could eliminate "back rolls" and give you a smoother, more proportional body contour, as long as you have good skin elasticity. Be sure that you choose a... more

Liposuction to improve silhouette and reduce dress size

Thank you for sending the photos. Remember it is much easier to photoshop a picture than to achieve the same result in a real human. Having said that, I think that you may be a good candidate for additional liposuction. One would need to give you a proper exam for a final determination.

Liposuction Can Work For The Areas You've Marked

The areas that you have circled in your picture can certainly be treated with liposuction, as long as the fat there is "pinchable" and it's not mainly comprised of excess skin - but it seems that you already understand that since you've had liposuction performed before and know what to expect. Liposuction can remove the excess fat, but it cannot treat loose skin (you'll need a lift to do that). You may find that a particular liposuction method is recommended for a particular area. For... more