Can I just get waist lipo without getting lipo on my abdomen or flanks? (photos)

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Yes, this is possible but I wouldn’t advise it because your flanks will not match your abdomen or back. Ultimately, the decision is yours to make after discussion with your surgeon.

You could focus mostly on your flanks/waist but you want everything to flow together nicely and match. So you would likely benefit from some liposuction in the abdomen and back to make it appear natural. You would likely get a really nice improvement in your lower back and flank regions. Make sure to seek out board certified plastic surgeons to ensure you get the best and safest result.

Of course there is a genetic component to waist size. However, you have extra fat circumferentially that, if removed, would give you a smaller waistline. Sometimes this is called lipo 360. I do it using only 4 small incisions, one over each side of the pubic area and one over each high. Very common and highly effective.

Dear Calm163487,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, it is possible to do waist liposuction and avoid abdomen and flanks. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello Calm163487,

Thank you for your question regarding achieving a smaller waist.

To achieve a smaller waist, the best approach would be 360-degree liposuction, which includes liposuction of your back, flanks, and abdomen. By targeting these areas, you can create a more proportionate and curvy silhouette. Here's why:

Proportionate Contouring: Liposuctioning only the waist without addressing the surrounding areas may not give you the desired results. To create a natural, balanced look, it's important to consider the entire midsection. This means including the abdomen, flanks, and back.

Overall Curve: By liposuctioning the back, flanks, and abdomen, you help enhance the natural curves of your body, giving you a more defined and smaller waist in relation to the rest of your torso.

Symmetry: Achieving a smaller waist while maintaining symmetry and proportion is crucial. Comprehensive 360-degree liposuction ensures that all areas are addressed, providing a smoother and more aesthetically pleasing result.

In conclusion, while it is possible to focus only on the waist, combining liposuction of the back, flanks, and abdomen will provide a more harmonious and effective outcome. I hope this helps to answer your question regarding achieving a smaller waist.

Good luck!

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS
Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction can be just done in the waist area to treat the love-handle area. This is approached from the front and the back to best treat this area.

Hello, yes you can get lipo to change your body shape. Related to your wishes my suggestion would be waist lipo to make your waist slimmer and small lipo for the flanks correct the contour better.

You’re definitely a good candidate for liposculpting of the waist. We do this all the time. Leaving out the stomach is totally fine. In fact, we commonly find that the stomach looks better indirectly by the rebalancing that is achieved from removing the excess fat from the waist. Schedule a consult and we’ll go over everything.

Hello dear, It's great that you feel happy with your body. If you are considering a change in the shape of your waist, the answer is yes, it is possible. Liposuction can be done specifically on the waist, but it is important that you speak with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a personalized evaluation.

You can write to us via WhatsApp 1-829-554-6062 so that we can give you the necessary recommendations about the surgery. A pleasure to help.

Your "waist" is part of your abdomen and flanks, so those areas will need to be treated to treat your waist.