I want a "snatched" waist, but hoping for a procedure that doesn't require general anesthesia. What would be best? (Photos)

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I’m 26 years old (female). 5’7 and 115 pounds. I am quite thin everywhere but I cannot lose my belly fat no matter what I’ve tried my entire life. I also have what I consider a strange stomach shape. I have indents and rolls even when standing. I really want a more “snatched” waist to match the rest of my small frame. I am extra curious if there are any procedures I would not need general anesthesia for as I’m quite phobic of being put under.. thanks in advance

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Manuel Diaz, MD · Answer

Hello dear. In your case, the ideal option would behigh-definition liposuction to remove stubborn fat and sculpt a more defined, flatter waist. If you wish, a Mini BBL can also be performed, using your own fat to give natural shape and balance to your buttocks. The best part is that general anesthesia is not required. We use epidural anesthesia with mild sedation, allowing you to be calm, pain-free, and with a faster recovery—ideal if you have a phobia of being fully anesthetized. You can contact us at 829-554-6062 for an evaluation and to schedule your surgery.

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