Liposuction for back, belly, and flanks. How many incisions should I expect?

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Hi all, To have a Lipo in back , full belly (upper and lower), flanks how many incisions are supposed to be there ? I'm asking because after my lipo I had only 2 incisions in my pubic area and I feel like the whole upper part of my belly and back have not been treated at all. although I have paid the full price for all parts (since day 1 it was hanging and they kept telling me it is swelling etc.. but after almost a year it still there .)

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Each surgeon will have their own protocol when making incisions for particular procedures.  Typically to do abdomen, flank, bra roll/ back area I would have a minimum of about 6-8 incisions.  I would recommend speaking with your Surgeon in depth and discuss your concerns and hopefully it can be resolved.  Best of luck to you.

Benjamin Liliav, MD · Answer

For liposuction incisions I take into account the natural ways that your skin lays and try to hide areas of liposuction sites. Every surgeon is different, for the upper abdomen, I do the incision hidden in the belly button.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear rama9,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The number of liposuction incisions will vary by surgeon preference.  It would be unusual to have only two incisions in the pubic area if the back was treated.  I would guess at least 6 would be needed to address all of the areas you mentioned.

Manuel Diaz, MD · Answer

hello honey that depends on the doctor who does the procedure, in our case there are about 6 incisions, two pubic two in the back and two in the breast area.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Surgeons differ greatly on the number of incisions made or where they are made for doing Liposuction.
Consider Liposuction Cannula‘s are straight instruments and you can probably deduct yourself how far someone could reach from where you incisions are.
In the end your surgeon is responsible for the outcome of the procedure and you are responsible for choosing that surgeon.
I suggest either asking your surgeon to consider revising their areas if they were untreated or insufficiently treated.
Liposuction results very dramatically based on who’s doing the procedure. It is one of their least consistent operations performed including the fact that many providers doing liposuction are not trained in plastic surgery.
To get a proper second opinion consultation I suggest scheduling those as in person consultations with other local board-certified plastic surgeons.
When treating the entire torso I typically make eight incisions. A full torso includes upper abdomen, lower abdomen, love handles, waist, full back and under arms.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Liposuction for back, belly, and flanks. How many incisions should I expect?

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