Hello i had a consultation today for liposuction and got denied. I know woman smaller than me that got it done on there stomach and love handles. Why is this??
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Liposuction in the calf region carries an increased risk of contour irregularities due to the limited subcutaneous fat and dense fibrous tissue. To minimize this risk, VASER liposuction is recommended, as it allows for selective emulsification and removal of deep adipose tissue while preserving...
There needs to be extreme caution taken into consideration with liposuction of buttocks. You can easily distort buttock anatomy (especially gluteal folds) that leads to worsened aesthetics.
If you have skin laxity to lower back, a lower back lift with or without liposuction can be performed....
Fat transfers would not be successful. At 67, your skin is quite weak and you will need a thigh lift. The incision will most likely need to be down the leg towards the knees.
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Gary Horndeski, M.D.