29 year old woman has Liposuction

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*Treatment results may vary
*The member who uploaded this photo has read and agreed to the RealSelf Photo Rules

This is a 29 year old woman who wanted liposuction to the belly and love handles (4 areas). We discussed the different types of liposuction including Smartlipo® and decided on tumescent liposuction. She had this with no general anesthesia (being put to sleep). During surgery she had 1500 cc, or about three quarters of a 2 liter pop bottle of fat removed. This would be about 4 pounds of fat. The plastic surgery after pictures were taken 6 weeks after her liposuction surgery. Usually, it takes about 6 months after liposuction for all of the swelling to go away, so she will actually look even better in about 3 months. The scars for the liposuction are in the groin, so you cannot see them.

Tags: age 25-34 , abdomen , flanks , love handles , female , 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in , 1000cc plus , 6 weeks post-op , back view , front view , 130-149 lbs , local anesthesia