Will abdomen contouring look bad under tight fitting tops and dresses?

The appearance of abdomen contouring, whether achieved through procedures like liposuction or tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), under tight-fitting tops and dresses can be influenced by several factors. The key considerations include the specific procedure performed, the amount of excess skin and fat addressed, and the individual's healing and scarring characteristics.

Here are some factors to keep in mind:

Liposuction:

Liposuction can be effective in removing localized fat deposits and improving body contour. However, it is not designed to address excess skin. If there is significant loose skin, liposuction alone may not achieve the desired result, and a tummy tuck may be more appropriate.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty):

A tummy tuck is more comprehensive and involves the removal of excess skin and fat, as well as the tightening of abdominal muscles. This procedure is well-suited for individuals with moderate to severe skin laxity.
Scarring:

Both liposuction and tummy tuck procedures involve incisions, and scarring is a natural part of the healing process. The location and extent of scars can vary. With a tummy tuck, the incision is typically made low on the abdomen, often within the bikini line, but the scar can extend from hip to hip. Liposuction incisions are smaller and may be less noticeable.
Healing and Swelling:

After any abdominal contouring procedure, there will be a period of healing and swelling. The final results may take several months to fully manifest. During the initial recovery phase, tight-fitting clothing may not be comfortable, and some temporary irregularities in contour may be present.
Patient Expectations:

Managing expectations is crucial. While abdominal contouring can provide significant improvement, it may not create a perfectly flat and scar-free abdomen. Individual results vary, and it's essential to have realistic expectations about the outcomes.
Clothing Choices:

Tight-fitting tops and dresses can accentuate the contours of the body. Individuals who have undergone abdominal contouring may find that their clothing choices need to be adjusted to accommodate changes in body shape and to minimize potential visibility of scars.
It's recommended to discuss your specific goals, concerns, and clothing preferences with your plastic surgeon during the consultation. Your surgeon can provide insights into the expected outcomes, potential scarring, and the timeline for recovery. Additionally, they can offer guidance on how to choose clothing styles that complement your new body contour.

Your question about how your abdomen will look under tight-fitting clothes post high-definition 360 Lipo is intriguing. Typically, this procedure can create a notably athletic abdomen, especially when performed using the Vaser Liposuction technique.
If you wear extremely tight clothing following the procedure, it's possible that the newly enhanced musculature could be visible. Conversely, with loose clothing, the muscle definition might not be as noticeable.
The final appearance greatly depends on the quality of the Vaser high-definition 360 Lipo and the fit of your clothing. If you want your muscles to be highlighted post-procedure, I recommend using tighter garments. With a well-executed procedure, these should not compromise your results.
I trust this clarifies your question about the potential contour and appearance of your abdomen under tight clothing after high-definition 360 Lipo.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Hello @Fearless586575, thank you for your question. To make an informed recommendation, more information is needed. A consultation is vital to establishing a surgical plan that meets your needs, meets your expectations, and takes into account what is realistically possible. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

Liposuction performed by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon should give you a smooth natural contour. You must first be evaluated to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. Be sure to discuss your goals for surgery during your consultation as well as any questions you have.

If it is tight fitting you will see it but in a looser, flowing dress you will not. I personally am not a big fan of high def lipo as I think most of the time it doesn't look very natural and I don't think it ages well as the skin ages but probably the biggest issue I have with it is how your abdomen can look "sculpted" but it doesn't always match with the rest of the definition of the body.

The high definition liposuction is achieved with doing the removal of fat in specific places and by doing so the definition can be seen playing with lights and shadows, it’s mostly seen and not felt. So as it is seen, you do show it off using a bikini and if you’re on a night event and want to use a tight dress it won’t be shown nor popping up.

Quality Liposuction results are basically based on two variables. The first is the patient’s candidacy for the procedure, and the second is based on the skill and experience of the provider.
Ideal candidate for liposuction are generally individuals who have only subcutaneous fat as being the only variable, keeping them from looking ideal. This typically means young women who’ve not had children, have tight skin with good elasticities, and an undesirable fat distribution.
The majority of patients getting liposuction may not be ideal candidate, so not being a perfect candidate does not mean you can’t have Liposuction but expectations should be set correctly based on each persons candidacy for the procedure.
Without seeing pictures, we can’t address your candidacy for Liposuction.
Personally, I don’t think I definition body contouring is a good idea. The number of people who are truly good candidates for high definition Liposuction is pretty limited, and these people will with time have body changes that makes procedure inappropriate. The people who get best results from high definition, liposuction tend to be young men who are physically fit and have low body fat thickness. In the future, if these people gain weight or develop skin laxity the definition lines can anatomically shift, and the procedure does not look natural and cannot be reversed.
For that, and several other reasons, I am not a fan of high definition Liposuction.
The number of plastic surgeons who can deliver consistent quality, Liposuction results is in a small minority. I recommend patience, be more selective they think necessary, and she was the best provider after having multiple in person consultations. During each consultation ask each providers opened up their portfolio and show you their entire collection of before, and after pictures of previous patients, who have similar body characteristics to your own. Therefore variable to determine what the abdomen looks like. These are abdominal, scan, Laxcity, subcutaneous, fat, muscle separation from previous pregnancies and access visceral fat. It’s important to differentiate which variable is causing your abdomen to look the way it does, and to choose a treatment to treat the variables that are causing the problem.
Liposuction only treats, subcutaneous fat. Pregnancy related changes are generally related to skin laxity and muscle separation. Previous pregnancies do not change fat distribution.
An experience provider should have no difficulty showing you the before and after pictures of at least 50 previous patients.
I recommend patient start by having at least five in person consultations to consider schedule anymore. Unless they feel very confident, he found one of the best providers for Liposuction.
When, in doubt, slow down and schedule more consultations.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD