Can liposuction or any other procedure help to slim my broad upper body? (Photo)

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I've always had a masculine look, with a much bigger upper body than lower body. I had a bbl done last yr to balance out the top with the bottom but unfortunately the bbl produced minimal results (the dr said he used all the fat he could get). now the upper back Is much bigger than it originally was, taking me back to square one. Is it possible my upper back fat got bigger cos the lower back fat was sucked out? Can the upper back fat (beside my armpit) be lipo'd & used for a second round of bbl?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello It is hard to tell from your pictures if the areas in which you are discussing is fat or muscle. It would be best to be assessed in person by a board certified plastic surgeon. They can inform you on some recommendations that are exclusive to your situation. Best regards

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Hello!You appear to be very fit. Your upper body is broad, and if you do not have fatty tissue there, it cannot be reduced. A broad rib case is "fixed."There is no harm in meeting with a plastic surgeon to see if there is something that can be done. plasticsurgery.org is a great resource.Take care!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Might be worth the expense to try but the results will be very limited due topper body type...........

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Your upper back may look larger because the lower areas were contoured. Liposuction of the upper back may help if there is a significant fatty component.

John S. Alspaugh, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not possible to be sure without an exam but it is doubtful much can be done as I think this is not subcutaneous fat. Arrange to see the plastic surgeon who did your breast surgery.

Can liposuction or any other procedure help to slim my broad upper body? (Photo)

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