If I get Smart Lipo on my upper and lower abdomen, do I also have to do my flanks? Or can I opt-out of that?

With the SMARTLipo procedure extra energy is applied to areas where skin is especially loose in order to help the skin contract around the area where subcutaneous fat has been emptied. This can be a large area such as the entirety of the abdomen and flanks or it could be a small area that is concerning for you. Having the SMARTLipo on the anterior abdomen but not the flanks should not look abnormal long term.

Some individuals may not have enough fat to remove from the flanks, but if you do and you decide to forgo this area while getting your abdomen treated you may regret leaving that area out of your treatment plan. Consult with your surgeon on what they would recommend based on how much fat you carry in that area.

I have women that will be satisfied without adding or coming back to do their flanks. But some women with larger flanks, will likely be disappointed and wish they had added the flanks.