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How Do I Decide Between Liposuction of Entire Abdomen or Just Lower Abdomen and Belly Button Area? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by anon3705 in Norway
Latest answer by Julio Garcia, MD
Question viewed 169 times
Tags: upper abs, full, lower abdomen

I scheduled a lipo for my belly the 12 of december, my surgeon said it would be enough to do the lower part of the belly and just a little around the belly button for getting a nice result. now Im afraid of getting a bulge on my upper part of the belly since he is not going to do the lipo allover. so should i tell him to do the whole belly or just stick with his opinion???

7 answers to How Do I Decide Between Liposuction of Entire Abdomen or Just Lower Abdomen and Belly Button Area? (photo)

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You can't do a good job on the abdomen unless you do the whole abdomen.

Liposuction needs to be done on the whole abdomen to make it smooth and even and blend into the surrounding areas. It is true that only doing the lower abdomen will result in bulges in the upper abdomen that will look weird later. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

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How Do I Decide Between Liposuction of Entire Abdomen or Just Lower Abdomen and Belly Button Area?

Although there might not be as much in the upper abdomen, I prefer to do the entire abdomen in order to get the skin to redrape properly. Limiting the area of suction can leave areas of step offs as feathering can be difficult.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

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Liposuction of the lower or entire abdomen

In order for you to get a good result, the liposuction has to be gently contoured around the edges of the area that you want the most benefit. It is okay to have liposuction of the lower abdomen, but some liposuction around the belly button with gentle feathering in the upper abdomen will be necessary to achieve an even contour. If you are going to have all this done, you might as well have liposuction of the upper and lower abdomen. I hope this helps.
J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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Avoiding dysharmony after liposuction

While liposuction can be performed successfully on isolated areas, one must be careful to maintain balance with the surrounding zones. Base on your photos, you will have a very nice result with liposuction of the lower abdomen, but your upper abdomen may appear to be disproportionate if not addressed. Blending the suctioning through your upper abdomen as well as waist line will certainly help you to achieve a well balanced natural post-op result. Best of luck Dr. Renucci
John Renucci, MD

Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction - Abdomen: All or Partial?

I generally advise, and would do so in your case, that an entire area be addressed, rather than arbitrarily drawing a line where the surgery will start. While most of your fat is in the area surrounding the belly button (BB), with more below than above, you have at least a small amount of fat that extends superiorly (upward) almost up to the ribcage. I would advise treating (ie, having liposuction of) the entire area, as indicated. That means more where your surgeon is currently... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction of Abdomen?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on your pictures I think you will have a very nice results with liposuction surgery. Ask your surgeon to “blend” liposuction of the abdomen for a harmonious result. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Personally I almost always treat the entire abdomen to achieve the best result.

If you are not sure what to do, get a second or third opinion for several other respected liposuction specialists in your area. I personally almost always treat the entire abdomen when I to this procedure.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

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