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Is It Possible to Just Have Lower Ab Liposuction?

asked 9 months ago by thestip in Rhode Island
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 193 times
Tags: lower abs, female, candidate

I'm dissatisfied with the appearance of my abs, especially lower abs. I'd like to get lower abs done only, due to cost and less recovery needed. In your professional opinion, should I wait to get upper & lower done, or just do lower? I've heard doing only lower can cause less satisfactory results.

8 answers to Is It Possible to Just Have Lower Ab Liposuction?

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It is rare to do only the lower abdomen with liposuction if you want good results!

Liposuction of the whole abdomen gives by far the best results vs. just doing the lower abdomen. You have fat bulges in the upper abdomen that will be accentuated afterwards just like substandard tummy tucks when they don't address the fat bulging in the upper abdomen. Cost is roughly $5000 when on special for the full abdomen under local tumescent technique anesth with the micro cannulas. Save up to do it right! Sincerely, David Hansen,MD more
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

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Lower abdominal liposuction

Yes, you can have liposuction of only those areas that both concern you and those areas that you need. Because of your age and shape, you can anticipate having good skin retraction with a very good result. Laser-assisted liposuction assists in greatly reducing the amount of bruising, potentially swelling, along with skin-tightening effects of your liposuction results. If your looking to have just your lower abdominal area performed, your surgeon will work carefully and skillfully to taper... more
Jeffrey D. Hoefflin, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction of the lower abdomen can be effective in the right situation

If you have only lower abdominal fat accumulation, then liposuction here could be beneficial. However, if you have considerable laxity of skin either here alone or also above your belly button, then other considerations need be evaluated. You should consult with a plastic surgeon who could provide you with various options including the pros and cons, risks and expectations.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Abdominal Liposuction?

Thank you for the question and pictures. It would be in your best interest to be examined by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. During the consultation you should ask: 1. if you are a good candidate for liposuction at all? The “ideal” liposuction patient present with isolated diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue collection, with overlying skin that demonstrates adequate elasticity ( to “bounce back” after the adipose... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Yes it is possible, but not recommended

Yes, it is possible to do just the lower abs, but you don’t want to loom out of proportion. The reason I usually recommend lower and upper abs as well as the flanks in the same session is to make sure you are proportional. Remember, if you gain weight, it goes to the other areas that have not been treated. I see many patients who just had their lower abs done who come back a year or two later with increased fat in their “love handles” and upper abs. To make sure you... more
Mitchel Goldman, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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Lower ab liposuction

Liposuction is best for isolated areas of fat and for contouring. I would recommend treating the whole abdomen (in my practice, abdomen is one area and cost would not change). If you don't treat the upper abdomen, the fat will suddenly appear there in your late 30's and 40's.
Donna Rich, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction of the Lower Abdomen To Get Rid of that Problematic Roll

Liposuction is truly a spot fat removal treatment so it can be done just about anywhere there is fat under the skin. You can certainly have liposuction done on the lower abdomen only if that is your only area of fat concern. Doing just the lower abdomen will reduce cost and recovery as you have mentioned. The results from any liposuction procedure depend more on the technique used and the quality and amount of overlying skin, not on the area(s) treated. It is not just a question of whether... more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

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Liposuction for Lower Abdomen Only

It is okay to have liposuction only on one's lower abdomen. Some people store a large amount of fat there, and so that area may be the only spot that needs it. In your case, it looks like you have a nice figure, and liposuction would only give you a small improvement in that area. You don't need to be under general anesthesia for a small case of liposuction. I would recommend tumescent liposuction. That is where the numbing fluid is put into the fatty area and the... more
T. Wayne Day, MD

Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon

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