What Area is Considered to Be a Normal Flank Region?

January 30, 2009
Asked By:SGBsMom in Boston, MA

I am going to have Smart Lipo on my flanks, however, I questioned whether an area of my back is still considered part of the flank or a bra-line. I, mistakenly, wore my bra too low for years due to attempting to cover up the original bra line. A 2nd roll appeared, due to this and pregnancy. It is technically the top of my flank, right at the bottom of the ribs, a good 2 inches below my shoulder blades. I have since corrected how I wear my bra, but that extra roll still exists. I have a consultation with the surgeon next week, but the manager believes it would be considered a separate area to treat, but wants the surgeon to look at it. I disagree because of pure anonatomy and the fact that the roll goes right down my flank on the sides as well.This will double the price on the procedure if they flag it as the bra line and not the flank. In the industry, what area do they consider to be a normal flank region?

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July 30, 2019

Answer: The flank is a common area for liposuction

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Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: The flank is a common area for liposuction

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Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 1, 2015

Answer: Flanks - Area Between the Bottom of the Ribs & Top of the Hips

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Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 1, 2015

Answer: Flanks - Area Between the Bottom of the Ribs & Top of the Hips

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Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 24, 2018

Answer: Flanks are the area just below your waist.

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Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
February 24, 2018

Answer: Flanks are the area just below your waist.

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October 28, 2015

Answer: Communication with your Plastic Surgeon is the key to great results

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Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Communication with your Plastic Surgeon is the key to great results

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Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 14, 2015

Answer: The area you are describing is not the flank

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 14, 2015

Answer: The area you are describing is not the flank

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