Can I lose 4-6 inches off of my waist with liposuction 360?

Question

I am currently 5'1, 145 lbs. My waist measurement is 30" and my hips are 44". About 5 years ago I weighed 130ish lbs, my waist was 24" and my hips were 40". I know that the fat gained on my torso is subcutaneous fat because is very soft and I can press into it and feel how thin my bones/muscles are underneath. With 360 lipo for a bbl, is it possible to have as much as 6 inches of fat removed from my waistline to return to that measurement?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You may lose a few inches around your waist, but do not expect liposuction to necessarily reduce your waist for 4 or 6 inches. If the waist was smaller at one time, the waist can likely be reduced with liposuction to those same measurements or smaller provided the muscular and facial integrity has remained the same. A board-certified plastic surgeon can evaluate you and give you a reasonable explanation of what you can achieve through liposuction.

Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question. Everyone is different therefore it is impossible to make a valid prediction about your outcome without photographs. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. It’s tough to say without photos or an examination but most patients lose a significant amount of fat with this procedure and that often translates to meaningful reduction in the waistline. I hope this helps.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear monotropauniflora,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. 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

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

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.-

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