Will lipo fix my hips after tummy tuck? (photos)

You are very early in your recovery from your tummy tuck procedure. It will take 4-6 months to see your final shape and contour. At that time if there is some excess fat it can be liposuctioned, if there is some excess skin a hip lift can be done (an extension of your tummy tuck scar to incorporate loose skin over the hip area). Run your concerns by your plastic surgeon and be patient as best you can. I hope this helps.Thomas Taylor, MD, FACS

Diamond. Sorry you are having these concerns, and I usually perform liposuction of the hips and flanks when needed, in conjunction with a standard tummy tuck. However, It is still quite early in your postoperative journey to tell if liposuction of your hips and flanks will be needed because there is still residual swelling only six weeks out. I do not see signs of dog ears either. Try to stay patient and follow up with your plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Dear Diamondsandturquoise,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a tummy tuck surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

so I would have to speculate you don't have much fat on you.  Still, if there is a small bump a the ends of your incision, an exam would be needed to determine if your problem is one of skin or fat or both.  That would dictate what can be done to give yourself the best outcome possible and your surgeon should be able to tell you that once you are completely healed.  At least your surgeon was not interested in simply doing as many procedures on you so know your surgeon is looking out for your best interests.  

Hello dear, thank you for your question! It's too soon to see the final results of your surgery, i'll recommend for you to wait at least 3 month after your surgery and than get your evaluation to see if you really need a liposuction for your hipsteres. As i can see by your photos you don't have dog ears. Good luck!

Hi and welcome to our forum!
It is often difficult to accurately predict how skin and soft tissue will settle in after a major procedure such as a tummy tuck. It is always best to err on the side of conservativism. Secondary liposuction will further improve your body definition. Consider the procedure in 3-6 months (allow the abdominoplasty to heal).
Discuss this with your surgeon.
Best wishes...

yes, lipo can definitely slim almost any area down. It would be better to let the swelling go down, about three months before doing anything. You should ewear ScaRxtape over your incisions.