Liposuction to Achieve Hourglass Figure?

If the straight up-and-down look of your waist is caused by fat rather than by your skeletal and muscular structure, then tumescent liposculpture with microcannulas can indeed be used to sculpt an hourglass figure. You might also consider nonsurgical fat-elimination methods such as CoolSculpting, Vanquish, or Thermi. You will need to be evaluated in person by a board-certified dermatologist to find the best solution

Thank you for your question about the potential for liposuction on the stomach to create a more hourglass figure. Without pictures, it’s a bit challenging to provide a precise assessment of what you can expect, but I can certainly offer some general insights based on your described goal.

Liposuction can effectively remove fat from targeted areas, such as the stomach, which can accentuate the waistline and enhance the appearance of the buttocks and hips by contrast. This can help create a more defined hourglass figure by reducing the circumference of the waist. However, the overall outcome depends significantly on your starting body shape, the distribution of your internal fat (visceral fat), and the elasticity of your skin.

If you are looking to not only slim the waist but also enhance the hips and buttocks for a more pronounced hourglass silhouette, combining liposuction with fat transfer (often referred to as a Brazilian Butt Lift) might be a suitable approach. This procedure involves removing fat from areas where it is unwanted (like the stomach or waist) and transferring it to areas where more volume is desired (typically the buttocks and hips).

It’s important to consider that while liposuction removes fat, it does not address excess skin. If there is significant skin laxity, liposuction could potentially exacerbate the appearance of loose skin. In such cases, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) might be necessary to remove the excess skin and tighten the abdominal area to achieve a smoother, tighter abdominal profile.

To get the best advice tailored to your specific needs, I recommend submitting photos with your consultation request or during a pre-consultation. Photos can provide your surgeon with a better understanding of your body's current state and help in planning the most effective procedure(s) to achieve your desired results.

Moving forward, consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has experience in body contouring. They can perform a detailed assessment, discuss your aesthetic goals, and recommend a treatment plan that best suits your body type and expectations.

I hope this information helps you as you consider the best approach to achieving your desired figure. Good luck!

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS
Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question.Yes, it is possible to have this procedure. But first, for safety reasons, to be a good candidate for the procedures you want at the same time, your labs and  cardiovascular preoperative evaluation must be optimal.
Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-