Can liposuction surgery remove lipomas and love handles?

Question

Does "Liposuction surgery" remove Lipoma in the hip or what's called love handles? And, is there a place that offer fair prices for this area?

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.-

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question!  You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. You will likely need to lose weight first before undergoing any cosmetic procedure to get the best outcome. For best results, it is recommended to be at your ideal or stable weight before getting a sculpting liposuction procedure. Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure; rather, it is for sculpting, defining and removing problem areas that cannot be removed with weight loss, diet and exercise alone. 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. In the meantime, I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a bariatric doctor or dietitian. Best, Dr. Emer

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. The lipoma can be treated with an excision / drainage. The love handles can be treated with liposuction by removing the excess fat in the area. You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  A key quality indicator is Board Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The love handles can be liposuctioned while blending the liposuction into the abdomen to prevent irregularity.  Localized fatty deposition can be improved with liposuction, and that area will be less likely to reaccumulate fat.The only way to treat lipomas (fatty accumulations beneath the skin)  is to surgically excise them.Nearly always harmless,  you might want to remove them merely for aesthetic reasons.

Bradley L. Ashpole, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.   Liposuction is an excellent way to help shrink love handles.   A lipoma, which is a well defined fatty "tumor", is best treated with surgical excision.  It is best to visit a board certified plastic surgeon who can accurately diagnose your problem and offer you options for treatment.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear AlbaLady,
Liposuction is a good option to contour love handles. In case of lipoma, surgical removal is the best option. 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

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

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

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question. Liposuction is a great tool for treating love handles and contouring your shape. It is not the ideal treatment for lipomas. I hope this helps. Best of luck!

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Photos would be useful to give you a better advice. Liposuction is excellent in taking care of 'love handles'.  Ideal candidates for liposuction have a normal or close to normal BMI,  they have stubborn areas of adiposity that they can't get rid of despite adequate diet and exercise, and have a good skin tone with no significant stretch marks. It is important to keep in mind that liposuction is not a weight loss surgery, and is more of a tool to re-shape the body. After liposuction, patients should continue to have a healthy life style with balanced diet and exercise to maintain your body weight.  I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a full evaluation and advice. Best,
Pejman Aflaki, M.D.
Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Yes, liposuction can help you to improve your waist by eliminating your flank's extra fat. The lipoma needs to be surgically removed 
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 :)

Can liposuction surgery remove lipomas and love handles?

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