Why do my hips look so boxy after tummy tuck with Lipo of flanks?

Without photos or knowing time from surgery, there may be swelling. Also depends upon your pre-op presentation.Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your results and expectations.

Swelling is common and expected after a tummy tuck and liposuction. It will take several weeks for it to completely dissolve and several months for the tissues to settle into your final results. I know it's hard to be patient but it's best to closely follow your surgeon's instructions for optimal results. Keep all follow up appointments and discuss any concerns with your surgeon.

Thank you for your question. This is a difficult question to answer without photos. I often take into consideration my patients hip to waist ratio prior to surgery. Sometimes people have what is known as a "violin deformity", where there is a curve from the flank, a divet, and then another curve in the hip. In this situation, instead of doing liposuction only to flanks and/or hips which could leave a "boxy" appearance, I liposuction aggressively in the flanks, remove fat in the hips if there is excess, and then graft to the divet giving one smooth curve. I would recommend visiting your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your results and concerns with he/she. Good luck and best wishes!

Sometimes this can be the result of your bone structure or your expectations not taking this into account but, without photos, everything is conjecture.

Sometimes if just the waist is suctioned and not the hips as well then a patient can look a bit boxy. You would have to be seen in person to be properly evaluated

without photos. Any answer is total guesswork. Repost with some pictures and I’m sure you will get some good advice