Benefits of getting flanks lipo with extended TT? (Photos)

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I have lost 120lbs & have an extended TT scheduled for May 11th. I do not need lipo done but PS offered lipo of flank area. I initially declined because I don't want to take "the easy way out" and I'd rather do the work needed (and save $/recovery time) but also keep my curves. But from what i can tell, I think maybe lipo of flank area may give me more curves? Can anyone offer advice on this? Thinking if I'm going thru this I would prefer to get the most optimal results possible. Pros/cons? Thx!

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss! A tummy tuck will flatten the abdomen, cinch in the waist, and remove excess fat and skin from the lower abdomen. Liposuction to your flanks is a good option to give you a leaner look and will also accentuate the hour glass figure. Tummy tuck is a very powerful technique in the right hands, and can have dramatic results if done correctly.  You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

John K. Wakelin III, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss!  In many cases flank liposuction can really enhance your overall appearance and actually improve your curves.  Most of the time this is not something that be accomplished as well with additional exercise.  From the appearance of your photos this looks like an excellent option for you to consider.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Congratulations on your weight loss.  Based on your
photograph, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck and I highly recommend flank liposuction.  This can be done through a low 
incision, all completely below the bikini line. 
The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on
the exterior.   Your muscles can also be
plicated resulting in a flat abdomen.

Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Deborah Sillins, MD · Answer

A tummy tuck will flatten the abdomen and help tighten the waist. Liposuction can help contour your results more and even give you a more narrow waist appearance.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

After losing a lot of weight naturally make any patient to lose some volume and projection to buttocks, hips and curves in general. The flanks and lovehandles appear to be kind of thick in you and I would totally recommend to do liposuction to flanks and lovehandles in order to add some curves to your natural body.I would also recommend to use that fat to transfer to your buttocks and a bit to hips just to add curves.Just be sure your doctor is totally confident and knowledgeable in both procedures in order to have an astonishing result.Be encouraged.Dr. Cardenas

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