Interested in trimming down my midsection and flanks - Am I a good candidate for Liposuction?

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I'm interested in trimming down my midsection and flanks. That said I'm not sure if I'm a great candidate for Lipo. Ultimately my desire is to have my stomach not poke out so much.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heats the skin with radiofrequency devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and ThermiRF to heat the undersurface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HI-DEF VASER Liposuction and can only be done by a well-trained body contouring specialist. At the same time, fat should be harvested and purified, with PRP and stem cells added, and then injected into muscles, indentations and cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. For a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), we inject the fat into the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face. Cellulite should also be treated with a combination of QWO or Cellfina, subcision, and/or fillers such as Bellafill, Renuva synthetic fat, or Sculptra. If skin is very loose before surgery, then it will need to be removed: tummy tuck/abdominoplasty for lower abdominal skin; breast lift for excess breast skin; and/or a brachioplasty for loose arm skin.

Overall, you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Overall, you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Adventurous723747,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from liposuction. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gregory Lakin, MD · Answer

You are a great candidate for liiposuction. You have a little bit of visceral fat which is deep belly fat that can only be treated by diet and exercise. However you do have some excess hard to lose subcutaneous fat in your abdomen and waist which is what is treated by liposuction. In fact you have some underlying muscular anatomy which could be further defined via high definition liposuction with abdominal etching to reveal your six pack. Good luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos you appear to be a good candidate for liposuction.  This would remove some of the excess from your abdomen and flanks.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation to learn more.

Jose A. Munoz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, I note moderate fullness of the abdomen and lower flanks, which are the most common fat repositories. Liposuction combined with exercise will provide the result you seek.Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation, examination, and discussion.Best wishes...

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