How to Choose the Right Liposuction Method?

asked 1 year ago by joeyNindy in carmel, IN
Latest answer by David Hansen, MD
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Tags: abdomen, flanks, male

32, male, muscular (linebacker esque) build, good health overall, about 14% body fat. I have layer of fat on the shanks and the front, thicker abs have made the look worse as it basically pushes the stomach outward a little and gives waistline the square look. i know of a few lipo techniques but the advice I receive tends to align with their practice more than my situation it seems. i'd like some thoughts. looking for low downtime option but effective too (and an honest Dr.)

9 answers to How to Choose the Right Liposuction Method?

The Doc with the most experience will tell you what is best for you.

All methods of liposuction can have great results but it is the doc who has the most experience and who knows about all the different methods which will be the one to choose.

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

Liposuction results depends on training and experience and not machine or technique

As you speak to a person that does liposuction you will get the answer that their technique is the best because this is what they know. Beware that new marketing and expensive lasers have not shown to improve results. It is the experience and training of the surgeon that creates the results and not the machine. You will find more non plastic surgeons that have purchased the new machines and are trying to sell the new forms of liposuction. If the doctor is doing... more

Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction

If the abdominal fat is pushing out the abdomen and this fat is above the muscular wall then you would be a candidate but if it is omental fat, the fat that surrounds the intestinal tract, liposuction would not be able to reduce the forward protrusion of the belly. You might schedule a consultation with Dr. William Hanke, Jr.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Liposuction Type Does Matter

When men need liposuction, i feel very strongly that the type of liposuction you have can significantly improve your results. Men have very dense tissue on the abdomen and flanks, and traditional (or Tumescent) liposuction is often not enough to get the best result. Today, some type of additional energy such as ultrasound, vaser, or smart lipo to break through the fibrous tissue and allow a better reduction of fat is the best answer for men. I remain an advocate of... more

Michael R. Schwartz, MD
Thousand Oaks Plastic Surgeon

Choosing the "right doctor" for liposuction.

Choose the surgeon who is experienced and gets excellent results, not the machine. The different types of machines make no difference in the final result or downtime.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Choosing liposuction surgeon more important than choosing technique.

There is so much marketing that goes on with lipo these days that it has become very difficult for people to sort through it and make an informed decision. All techniques have minimal recovery time so don't base your decision on that. All techniques can be done under local (tumescent) anesthesia, so again don't be misled by that. Laser and VASER (ultrasound) are helpful in some cases but not magic. It comes down to finding an experienced surgeon (lipo is surgery) that you trust.... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction and techniques

You are correct, the technique recommended is usually the one the doctor feels the most comfortable with. Traditional liposuction is the safest with the lowest complication rate. I have used almost all of them, and can get reasonable results with them all. I think it is not the wand but the magician waving the wand that creates the magic.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

You should ask how to choose the right surgeon and not the tool

You should choose the right board certified plastic surgeon who has experience in male liposuction. Remember that laser lipo, ultrasound lipo, VASER liposelection, water jet lipo, etc., these are tools available to the plastic surgeon. There's no proof in the literature that one is superior to another.

George Marosan, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Surgery or crunches: Is lipo the best way to achieve a flat abdomen or tummy?

It looks as if you are in great physical shape. Your description reflects a common situation where an individual trains excessively but may not achieve the intended goal. This is my opinion, but it appears that you could probably do a million crunches. However, that may not create the appearance you desire of a flatter washboard type abdomen. IF you have not done this, I would first try a course of a Pilates or Yoga type core strengthening regimen which promotes... more