Does trunk liposuction include the back?

Question

I was given a quote for liposuction of the trunk and thighs but I'm not sure if that includes the back area.

Afshin Farzadmehr, MD · Answer

I would suggest clarification and perhaps having other consultations since it seems like your questions and concerns were not adequately explored.  I would recommend a liposuction expert with at least 15 years of experience in accredited surgery center under sedation and no general anesthesia and avoid additional risk and duration of procedure such as Vaser and laser that could burn and don't add anything to results.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, it usually does, but I recommend following up with your Doctor to be clear on treated areas. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear vcolione,yes, trunk liposuction does include liposuction of the back.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi and thanks for the question. In short, it depends on the surgeon and on what was discussed and detailed in your surgical quote. When I perform Vaser-assisted lipoplasty of the trunk, it includes full abdomen, flanks (sides), and upper and lower back. That, by definition is the "trunk".
Best of luck,
Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

Since none of us was present during your surgical consultation we cannot really know what was discussed between you and your surgeon. The only way to get an answer would be to call the office for specifics (the exact areas (ie flanks, waist, upper back, mid back, lateral chest, upper abdomen, lower abdomen) should have been spelled out because the word "trunk" is very nonspecific. And if you left the office not knowing the details, I would be worried about what kind of consultation you were given. You might do well to see more than one consultant.

Does trunk liposuction include the back?

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