Lipo Stomach but Not Flanks? (photo)

Please dear, do NOT return to that doctor unless he recommended against liposuction at all.  A tummy tuck is the only operation that will provide sufficiently improved abdominal and trunk shape to be worthwhile.  If you're too young for tummy tuck and planning pregnancies, then weight loss is much better than liposuction.  Your weight is above ideal.  Losing some will trim both flanks and abdomen, and also likely diminish intraperitoneal fat, flattening the abdominal bulge.  There are many successful and relatively easy diet plans.  You sound motivated, you just need the right help.  Liposuction without weight loss will not make you happy and is thus a poor investment.  

Liposuction of the abdomen and hips can make such a great improvement and is easy to undergo under local tumescent anesthesia for roughly $5500-6500 on special. Unless you are 300 lbs or more then doing both together is your best option but do what your doc advises. Do see a few docs for consultations. Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD

Thank you for your photos.  Ultimately, it is up to you.  I would recommend getting both areas treated at the same operation because they are in close proximity and this would be under one anesthesia and facility fee.  Your overal cost may actually be more if you divide the procedures up.  Best wishes.

Dr. ES