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Liposuction Worked on Thighs but not on Waist and Hips

asked 1 year ago by worried4461 in los angeles
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 551 times
Tags: hips, thighs, waist, female, results

why are my waist and hips still almost the same? It has now been 4 months since lipo on my hips and thighs . My thighs look amazing.

6 answers to Liposuction Worked on Thighs but not on Waist and Hips

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Liposuction Results?

Thank you for the question. To give you an accurate assessment it would be necessary to compare before and after pictures. Obviously, your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to evaluate your results. You may want to visit with him/her to discuss your concerns. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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No change in waist and hips after liposuction

MAny patients will experience improvemnents in contours without seeing a difference in clothing size because this is due to bony measurements which will not change with liposuction. 
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Communication with your Plastic Surgeon is the key

Happily, you have achieved the results you wanted for your thighs. Only communication with your Plastic Surgeon can answer your question regarding your disappointment with your hips and waist. Most of the swelling should be gone 3 months postoperative and you should be close to your 'final" result. Occasionally, resolution of the swelling may take a bit longer. It is difficult to give you any specific information regarding your results with  the photos your have... more
Andrew Lyos, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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When one questions why not more fat was removed with liposuction

You need to ask your surgeon how many ccs of fat (suprnatant) were removed from each of the areas with which you're dissatisfied. They may recall issues with your surgery why more fat could not be removed. there are times that using certain cannula the amount of fat removed reaches a maximum until a different cannula is utilized and more fat is removed. If the surgeon examines you and feels there is substantial fat that remains as opposed to skin rolls making it look fat, then... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Liposuction Worked on Thighs but not on Waist and Hips

Regarding: " Liposuction Worked on Thighs but not on Waist and Hips why are my waist and hips still almost the same? It has now been 4 months since lipo on my hips and thighs . My thighs look amazing." Without a nude or bathing suite photograph of your back and hips it is impossible to answer you. But, I must tell you I totally believe you. You state "My thighs look amazing". Yet, on the picture submitted you clearly have two ?Liposuction related depressions... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction Results Can Be VARIABLE

Without knowing how much was removed, what techniques were used, and what sort of post-op compression was utilized, it really is impossible to say why you see results in some areas but not the others.  Only your surgeon knows based on those three factors.  I would give it three months of healing, and if you still do not see a change, then you should address it with your surgeon at that time.  I hope this helps.
Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD

Barrington Plastic Surgeon

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