Will liposuction in the flanks help remove lower back fat and minimize the appearance of hip dips? (photos)

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Looking to have lipo on my flanks area, can someone advise if this is the best area for me? Looking to remove lower back fat and reduce the look of hip dips.

Giuseppe Fiore, MD · Answer

Hi, 
Thanks for your question and photos. 
Based of the pictures provided, in my opinion you are good candidate for Vaser liposuction on flanks/Lower back. 
Liposuction on these areas can be an effective approach to target lower back fat and help minimize the appearance of hip dips and create a smoother contour along the waistline, which may help improve the appearance of hip dips. The ideal should be also to perform fat transfer on the hip area to give hourglass shape. 
In my clinical practice, I use Vaser liposuction to remove the fat but also create body contouring, improve the waistline and shape and middle to high definition Vaser ( if the patient is a good candidate for this). My preferred method involves circumferential body Vaser liposuction (360-degree approach) and Renuvion/J plasma or Bodytite/Morpheus 8 which is an excellent option for women or men who want to improve their body contour and silhouette and tighten the skin. I would suggest making an appointment with a surgeon expert in body contouring who can assess your specific situation and recommend the best course of treatment for you. They can also discuss any potential risks and benefits associated with the procedure. 
Hope this helps, 
All the best, Dr Giuseppe Fiore

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding if liposuction of the flanks will help remove lower back fat and minimize the appearance of hip dips. Liposuction of the flank area and lower back will help you achieve a more shapely figure. It will not improve your hip dips. I recommend doing liposuction of the lower back and flanks with fat transfer to your hips. This will give you the hourglass figure that you are looking to achieve. Additionally, you can get VASER Hi-Def liposuction of the abdomen for a more sculpted look. You can even achieve a six-pack if you wish. I hope this helps answer your question regarding whether liposuction of the flanks and lower back will help minimize the appearance of hip dips.

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Jerimiah Mason, MD · Answer

You could remove a little fat with liposuction from your lower back and flanks, and it might make hip dips a little less noticeable. If you don't like your hip dips I would ask the surgeon to just transfer the fat from your back and flanks to fill those areas in.

Navjot Singh, MD, FACG · Answer

Thank you for your question. Liposuction will not help correct hip dips. Flank liposuction will help improve the shape of your back and overall body. To correct or minimize hip dips, a BBL (fat transfer) or non-surgical BBL would be required. In your case, I think you would benefit from a non-surgical BBL with Sculptra of Bellafill

Philip Conrardy, MD · Answer

Liposuction will not minimize the appearance of hip dips but depending on the areas of your wants, this procedure can help remove fat from the lower back.

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