What procedure do you recommend to shrink my waistline if i'm not over weight?

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I am a bodybuilder/physique competitor....female. My waist has gotten thick from muscle development over the years and age now i think. Is there anything to give me a dent so to speak in my sides . Basically i want curve again....im straight up and down....round butt and not too big muscles, fairly symetrical except my waist!! My bodyfat is probably 14% and when i diet for show no fat and still my waist wont hourglass like it used to. Can anything surgical be done!? Help!

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Thank you for the photo. You would have to see a surgeon in person to determine the suitability of any surgery. However, based on the information you provided, you may want to consider high definition liposuction, depending on whether there are any pockets of fat located in your waist area. By minimizing the amount of fat around particular muscle groups, this adds extra definition to the body, enhancing its appearance.However, I must stress that you should only consider this based on whether it is deemed suitable for you. Good luck!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

Coolsculpting or liposuction is a great way to contour the mid-section in people who are physically fit.  I have a lot of success with patients of your build.

Navanjun S. Grewal, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your muscle development. Looking at your photos two things can be done to give you curves. First your flanks might still have a significant amount of fat that can be removed with liposuction. Second fat can be transferred from other areas (inner / outer thighs, back) to your hip areas. This should create a more hourglass figure. Hope this helps.

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