Are these realistic results? What specific procedure would be recommended? (photos)

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Hello! 29F, 5'2, 150lb. Nonsmoker and active in the gym. These pictures are altered by only bring "in" my problem areas. I'm curious if these are realist results I could expect after a body contouring procedure and which procedure you think would give me the best results. Thank you for your time.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You are a great candidate for liposuction and you can expect to achieve your goal. You have minimal skin excess and do not require anything more invasive. I hope this helps.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding whether you have unrealistic expectations and whether specific procedures would be recommended. It is hard to gauge exactly what your desired outcome is. You have numbers but is that your current dimension or your desired dimension? All in all, I would ask you the following questions: Do you want your breasts bigger? If so, I would suggest breast implants with a lift. For your abdomen, I would suggest VASER Hi-Def liposuction to the anterior abdominal wall as well as the anterior and posterior love handles. I would also suggest liposuction of the lower back and hips. In regards to your buttocks, if you wish for your buttocks to be bigger, you can possibly have fat transferred. In addition, if you want your hips slightly larger and more curved (in avoidance of hip dips), you may consider fat transfer. I hope I’ve answered your question regarding whether you have unrealistic expectations and what specific procedures would be recommended.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question.

In this regard, I recommend you waist and back Liposculpture, getting better curves especially in the waist, improving your body contour.

Kind regards

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Polite546332,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a BBL. Liposuction of your abdomen, back and flanks should give you more curves and hourglass shape and fat transfer to buttocks should give you more projection. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Sibel Atalay, MD · Answer

Hello.We recommend a breast uplift and liposuction on butt and thighs area. Maybe after thighs Liposuction also a thioplasty can be needed to lift the excess skin. Please note that in only liposuction procedures the could occur irregularities. Best regards Team Op.Dr.Sibel Atalay International Clinic

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos you appear to be a good candidate for liposuction.  This will address excess subcutaneous fat (the fat you can "pinch") to help sculpt your curves.  I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to discuss the procedure and your surgical goals.

John J. Obi, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry and photos.  It's not really possible to estimate what your results might be based on just the photos.  An in person exam would be required and your desired results could be addressed at that time.
Currently there are several options for the 'hip dips' that include injectable fillers or body fat.  To address the potential Rx of the breasts measurements are a necessity and coupled with the options available a treatment plan could be formulated.
It would be best to seek a couple of consultations from Plastic Surgeons that are Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (The only recognized Board in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery) in your area.  Good luck moving forward.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The amount of potential change from Liposuction is directly dependent on how thick your subcutaneous fat layer is. You can measure your fat thickness by gently putting the skin under tension and take your finger tip and press against the skin very gently until you feel the muscle while underneath. I’m guessing around your mid abdomen your subcutaneous fat layer is probably about 1/2 inch. It may be a little thicker in some areas like 3/4 of an inch. you can expect half or maybe 75% of that fat to be removed.
Your sideways pictures brings your body and be on your muscular structure. In other words it makes you smaller than if all your fat was removed.
The picture from behind is very reasonable except for your back which may not become quite that narrow.
I think your love handles and the transition in that area can be improved beyond what you’ve depicted on your picture from behind.
Look at lots of before and after pictures of other people who have had liposuction with similar body characteristics.
It’s also important to recognize that any other variable such as muscle separation from previous pregnancies or any degree of skin laxity will not be treated by Liposuction.
Even if theoretically those type of results are possible it’s still requires finding a plastic surgeon who can do that type of work. delivering consistent quality liposuction results is far more difficult than most people believe it and this includes plastic surgeons. Most plastic surgeons think they are better at liposuction than they actually are.
The number of providers who can deliver a consistent high-quality results on a regular basis is quite few.
To minimize the chance of disappointment I recommend patients put serious effort into finding the best provider for this procedure. Do that but I have a multiple in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons. During the consultation ask each provider to open up their portfolio and show you all of their before and after pictures of previous patients who have had abdominal liposuction. Being shown a handful of pre-selected pictures which most likely represent the best results of the providers career is insufficient to get a clear understanding of an average results look like in the hands of each provider. An experienced provider should have no difficulty showing you at least 50 sets of before and after pictures of common procedures like abdominal liposuction.
Personally I prefer to treat the entire torso as a single anatomic units and living no part of the torso untreated with the exception of the breast on women in order to leave the tour so with a natural even then the fat distribution without transition zones from treated to and treated areas.
Personally I prefer to treat the entire torso as a single anatomic units and living no part of the torso untreated with the exception of the breast on women in order to leave the tour so with a natural even then the fat distribution without transition zones from treated to and treated areas.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Jose A. Munoz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, I note minimal abdominal fullness, as well as moderate fullness of the flanks, hips, and lateral thighs.Without a physical examination, I am unable to ascertain if the abdominal fullness is due to fat deposition or anterior abdominal muscle separation (history of previous pregnancy?).Your BMI is 27.43, in the "overweight" range. If you are in good health, liposuction will flatten your abdomen and eliminate the fullness of your flanks, hips, and thighs. Your expectations appear quite reasonable.Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.Best wishes...Best wishes...

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