This can mean various things to various doctors. I try to contour or shape the entire unit of the body and that includes the sides and back when I say "flanks." I typically call liposuction or hi defenition contouring of the sides "circumferential torso" because I do the entire body all the way around 360 degrees. This give s a much better result. I suggest you see only a body contouring specialiast who is not just about fat removal but more about body shaping! Best, Dr. Emer.
This is the area between the front of the belly and the love handles. It's commonly treated at the same time as the upper and lower abdomen, waist, hips, lower back, and love handles.