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What is Best to Take out Huge Flabs at the Side of my Ribs and Arms As Well As my Thighs?

asked 1 year ago by darline in Nigeria
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 92 times
Tags: arms, thighs, flab

I just need a procedure that can take out the excess flab on my side (rib cage to waist/hip), my arms then if possible my thighs. I don't expect to drastically turn to a size zero, as i fluctuate from size 16 to 18, but i want to have a better silhouette and be close to my original frame so am thinking a size 14 or 12, which I'll maintain with a healthy diet and normal exercise.So my confusion is what procedure to have and the possible expectations and risks. Thank you.

2 answers to What is Best to Take out Huge Flabs at the Side of my Ribs and Arms As Well As my Thighs?

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Body contour procedures

Removing the "bra fold fat" or back roll fat may be best accompished with direct excision of the tissue.
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Best Contouring Procedure for Morbid Obesity

The best way to address a situation where you have such huge rolls is to lose weight. This requires a weight reduction operation. Once your BMI falls under 30 and approaches 25 and stabilizes there for 6 months, you would greatly benefit from a series of body contouring operations such as Abdominoplasty / Lower Body Lift, Brachioplasty, and Breast Lift among others. There is not much point in operating on morbidly obese patients. Doing so is associated with disappointing results and... more

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