Liposuction, fat grafting, tummy tucks, bodylifts, breast: Is it more difficult to work on and get good results for short women?

Your height will not effect the procedure. Be sure to choose a reputable surgeon. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, depending on skin laxity. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals.  Best of luck!
Dr Dhaval Patel
Double Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon
Chicago
Hoffman Estates 
Oakbrook 
Orland Park

Thank you for your question. To provide a valid medical opinion I will need to see pictures of you body from different angles. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Performing liposuction, fat grafting, TTs, bodylifts, or breast surgeries on a woman 5 feet tall will neither make it more difficult for the board certified plastic surgeon nor cause less than good results.  Selection of a board certified plastic surgeon who is an expert in these procedures, being within 10 pounds of your weight goal for three months prior to the procedures, current health, and BMI are significant factors contributing to good results and minimal complications during and after surgery.

Dear Nicole41206,
your height should have no negative effect on results of your surgeries. 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

Thank you for the excellent question.
Your height itself should not be a major factor in obtaining an excellent surgical result. Advances in technology may help improve your outcome.
I recommend Liposuction coupled with ultrasound energy (VASER) to first break down and melt stubborn areas of fat, in particular around the flanks and navel, and then excess fat can be removed with liposuction. I strongly recommend scheduling a consultation with a Board-eligible or Board-certified plastic surgeon to develop your treatment plan.

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Your height should not affect your results. In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, be a non-smoker and your BMI needs to be 30 or less.
I recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)
 

Hi and welcome to our forum!We achieve excellent results with patients short or tall. The short statured patient must realize the limitations placed by the shape of the underlying musculature and skeletal framework, especially with patients who suffer from dwarfism. If overweight, the result will be significantly compromised. You note that you underwent only one part of a two part procedure....perhaps you have not yet reached your final result.Continue followup with your plastic surgeon. If confidence in your surgeon has been lost, consider a second opinion.Best wishes...

Height should have no effect on the success of surgery. The only caveat is that. In performing breast reduction, it is sometimes necessary to go smaller to achieve proportion lengthwise.

it’s generally much easier working with a long torso. Each person has inherent potential improvements. I refer to these as a patient’s individual candidacy.it’s not uncommon for people to look top-heavy around there just and shoulders if they’re chunky and short as the abdomen gets pulled in dramatically from muscle tightening which is not possible above the rib cage.without pictures we can’t make any type of assessment.it’s important to recognize what each procedure I can accomplish and this should generally be discussed during in person consultations.A thorough consultation with an honest accurate assessment can only be accomplished by working with providers will have enough experience to know the difference and are willing to share honestly.when that happens appropriate before and after pictures can be shown that depict previous patients who had similar body characteristics so patient to know what the limitations are. for example short barrel chested people often have an upper abdomen that protrudes compared to the lower abdomen after a full tummy tuck.Best, Mats Hagstrom MD