22 year old female, 5’4 and about 164lbs. Am I good candidate for abdomen liposuction? (Photos)

Thank you for your question. Liposuction can be the best option for you. Liposuction can remove localized fat deposits in areas with good skin elasticity. However, an in-person evaluation with a board-certified surgeon is necessary to determine whether your skin is loose. If there is significant loose skin caused by stretched skin rather than just fat, you might need a mini tummy tuck to tighten the area with fat removal. A consultation will allow your surgeon to assess your skin quality, fat distribution, and goals so they can recommend the best procedure to achieve the optimal results.

You can consider liposuction if you are wanting to decrease the amount of fat you can "pinch". J-Plasma can be possibly added to address skin laxity. As you are 22 it may be best to wait on a tummy tuck if you are planning to have children in the future. Visceral fat, which is the internal fat around the organs cannot be decreased with liposuction but is improved with weight loss.

Based off of the information given, it seems that Liposuction with J plasma would be a good option it would be best to further evaluate either by sending a video to better see the condition of the skin, but it doesn’t seem that the weight fluctuation has been severe so a 360 liposuction with J plasma would be a good option to harmonize the body and give you a great outcome!

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes fat from specific areas of the body. It is not a weight-loss surgery but rather a method of reducing volume by removing fat, which can result in some weight loss as a secondary effect.
In general, abdominal fat is categorized into two types: subcutaneous fat (above the muscle) and visceral fat (below the muscle). Liposuction targets the subcutaneous fat through surgical removal. Visceral fat, on the other hand, cannot be removed through surgery and must be reduced through consistent lifestyle management and dietary control.
By reducing volume, liposuction helps contour the body and create a more defined silhouette. However, proper aftercare is essential for maintaining the results. Continued dieting and exercise are crucial to preserving the surgical outcome and promoting the burning of visceral fat, which can further enhance the results over time.
Based on your photos, your body appears to be a good candidate for liposuction, especially in the upper and lower abdomen, as well as the flanks and love handle areas. After liposuction, wearing compression garments properly is important, as it helps the skin adhere smoothly to the underlying tissues for better overall results.

Body contouring procedures have become increasingly popular and can help men and women recontour their body in adulthood. If you have stubborn areas of fatty accumulation that are more resistant to diet and exercise, you may be a candidate for body sculpting liposuction performed at Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica. Liposuction remains one of the most popular procedures in cosmetic surgery and allows patients to slim and toned their waist line, back, arms, and legs using this minimally invasive and highly coveted procedure.

Among the most common areas to have liposuction performed is the waist line and stomach area. This makes liposuction an excellent alternative to a tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck. If you have had fluctuations in weight, you may benefit by recontouring the waistline and abdomen using liposuction. Patient with excessive skin in the lower abdomen from childbirth or from excessive weight loss may not respond well to liposuction because the extra skin will continue to hang. In these patients, and abdominal plasty procedure is preferred.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon