Does the flank area extend around the sides of the waist to include the low back underneath the rib cage?

When I do my contouring I do circumferntial torso, which includes stomach, sides/flanks and back.  Most doctors do not do hip/crest defining when they are doing flanks and most do not also do the back/bra roll if needed. I do all this with my torso liposuction.  Best, Dr. Emer.

All
of these areas you have described can be addressed with liposuction. What they
are called and what someone charges for these areas may vary from practice to
practice. Usually we speak in terms of upper and lower abdomen, hips, waste,
back bra roll, tailbone etc. Flank is not a very descriptive term. Consult with
your surgeon.

The anatomic areas for liposuction are somewhat variable and are surgeon dependent.  The flanks are generally considered to be the love handle region.  The inclusion of the posterior flank closer to the ribs is frequently included.   Ask your plastic surgeon to determine his/her preference.