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The answer to your question is yes, even fitness models get liposuction of stubborn areas of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise. The "saddlebag' region tends to be one of those areas, even for very physically active people like marathoners, triathletes, cyclists, swimmers, etc. The percentage of body fat for amateur women bodybuilders tends to range between 14%-20%. This should not present a problem for a conservative, well performed liposuction of the lateral thighs.
Patients who are fit near ideal body weight with areas of unwanted fat are the best candidates for liposuction. Most the time the fat is modest in surplus and the skin covering the area will easily adapt to the change in volume.
Liposuction is great for stubborn areas, and I've had some fitness model patients who have had the surgery to redefine their contours, especially in their stomach area. Lower body fat won't affect your results. You'll still be leaner in the areas treated.
First, you’d have to define what “toned/flat” means to you. Express your goals, in detail, to your surgeon, and they can let you know if it’s possible. In my opinion, I think it is possible to flatten your stomach despite the upper bulge you’re concerned about. This could be just a matter of...
Thank you for your question. All surgeons have their own post-operative protocols. I have my patients wear a garment as much as possible for six weeks after the surgery. Best of Luck,
You should consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to check your situation. Your description sounds like a seroma that will need to be aspirated are probably several occasions.
You appear to have sustained thermal damage to your skin. This is not bruising. I would suggest a second opinion with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Cost factors vary significantly for a number of good reasons: Prices vary greatly because the surgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons where you want the surgery ...
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