I am getting lipo on my abdomen in conjunction with a scar revision. I have some love handles and am wondering if it will look worse if I have a flat tummy but still have love handles? Should I go ahead and do lipo on the flanks also? I don't want to not love my body after going through all of this work, but worried about being under for 5 hours and the extra cost.
Answer: Comprehensive waistline. Most often I feel the tummy and the love handle liposuction should be done together for a better outcome in reduction of the entire waistline. I call that a comprehensive waistline approach. I also used to see more buyer's remorse when the flanks/hips were not done during tummy liposuction. Speak with your surgeon about your concerns or seek a second opinion. Specifically, discuss the risks that have you so concerned with your surgeon before going under the knife. Best, Dr. ALDO
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Answer: Comprehensive waistline. Most often I feel the tummy and the love handle liposuction should be done together for a better outcome in reduction of the entire waistline. I call that a comprehensive waistline approach. I also used to see more buyer's remorse when the flanks/hips were not done during tummy liposuction. Speak with your surgeon about your concerns or seek a second opinion. Specifically, discuss the risks that have you so concerned with your surgeon before going under the knife. Best, Dr. ALDO
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December 1, 2016
Answer: Lipo of abdomen Thank you for your question. Without seeing photos or examining you, it's impossible to give you any advice on what surgery you should have. If you're bothered with your love handles now, after your abdomen becomes flatter with liposuction your love handles will bother you even more. I would recommend adding that to your procedure. Talk to your surgeon about your concerns. Good luck!
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December 1, 2016
Answer: Lipo of abdomen Thank you for your question. Without seeing photos or examining you, it's impossible to give you any advice on what surgery you should have. If you're bothered with your love handles now, after your abdomen becomes flatter with liposuction your love handles will bother you even more. I would recommend adding that to your procedure. Talk to your surgeon about your concerns. Good luck!
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December 1, 2016
Answer: Go for amazing results with VASER Hi Def, ThermiRF, ultrasound, fat grafting of the abdomen and flanks This is tough to answer without pictures. The flanks are often combined with other procedures like the abdomen. I do recommend getting a hi-definition procedure. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF, ultrasound and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, and contouring. HD contouring is much more complex, defining and can give the best in skin tightening, cellulite reduction, body shaping, and fat reduction. I recommend getting a formal consultation with a hi-def physique expert to go over your best options. Best, Dr. Emer
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December 1, 2016
Answer: Go for amazing results with VASER Hi Def, ThermiRF, ultrasound, fat grafting of the abdomen and flanks This is tough to answer without pictures. The flanks are often combined with other procedures like the abdomen. I do recommend getting a hi-definition procedure. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF, ultrasound and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, and contouring. HD contouring is much more complex, defining and can give the best in skin tightening, cellulite reduction, body shaping, and fat reduction. I recommend getting a formal consultation with a hi-def physique expert to go over your best options. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: SUCTION LIMITATIONS? If you're going to have liposuction, do all the areas that bother you. If you leave something out, it will grow disproportionately and that "refugee fat" is nearly impossible to lose without more suction. Adding one area like that (both sides of course) should only add a small amount of money and time to the procedure and you'll be much happier in the long run.
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Answer: SUCTION LIMITATIONS? If you're going to have liposuction, do all the areas that bother you. If you leave something out, it will grow disproportionately and that "refugee fat" is nearly impossible to lose without more suction. Adding one area like that (both sides of course) should only add a small amount of money and time to the procedure and you'll be much happier in the long run.
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December 4, 2016
Answer: Liposuction Hi, Lizzytizz456If you "have some love handles," I would recommend getting the liposuction of the waists/flanks as well. Adding the liposuction of the flanks should not add more than 30minutes to one hour to the total operative time. Whether you are a good candidate for liposuction of the abdomen/flank should be based on examination of your body. Since your plastic surgeon has evaluated you in-person, I would follow his/her recommendation. If you have any concerns about the surgery/duration, please discuss them with your plastic surgeon prior to surgery.Good luck.
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December 4, 2016
Answer: Liposuction Hi, Lizzytizz456If you "have some love handles," I would recommend getting the liposuction of the waists/flanks as well. Adding the liposuction of the flanks should not add more than 30minutes to one hour to the total operative time. Whether you are a good candidate for liposuction of the abdomen/flank should be based on examination of your body. Since your plastic surgeon has evaluated you in-person, I would follow his/her recommendation. If you have any concerns about the surgery/duration, please discuss them with your plastic surgeon prior to surgery.Good luck.
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