I went for several consultations for abdominal liposuction and I noticed some clinics quoted "abdominal and flanks' while another quoted 'abdominal and lumbar rolls'. What's the difference?
Answer: Lumbar or flanks Largely they describe the same area, the fatty rolls behind the love handles. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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Answer: Lumbar or flanks Largely they describe the same area, the fatty rolls behind the love handles. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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May 12, 2017
Answer: Liposuction areas Thank you for your question.
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May 12, 2017
Answer: Liposuction areas Thank you for your question.
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May 19, 2017
Answer: Anatomic areas Thank you for the question. I recently wrote the procedural and safety guidelines for plastic surgeons on liposuction. The entire paper can be found on my website of you are interested. Essentially the waist is a female term hah refers to the side from the ribs to the hip bone. The same area in a man is called the flank. They have different names because they should look different (curve vs a box). Lumbar is referring to areas around the spine. I still debate with surgeons over arbitrarily charging for areas as everyone is different in size and shape. I believe surgery makes sense when charged per time similar to other professionals
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May 19, 2017
Answer: Anatomic areas Thank you for the question. I recently wrote the procedural and safety guidelines for plastic surgeons on liposuction. The entire paper can be found on my website of you are interested. Essentially the waist is a female term hah refers to the side from the ribs to the hip bone. The same area in a man is called the flank. They have different names because they should look different (curve vs a box). Lumbar is referring to areas around the spine. I still debate with surgeons over arbitrarily charging for areas as everyone is different in size and shape. I believe surgery makes sense when charged per time similar to other professionals
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May 10, 2017
Answer: Terms Both terms are pretty much the same thing, or some may even call it waist, or waist and hips. I would suggest choosing the clinic and doctor you were most comfortable with and that showed photos of realistic expectations.
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May 10, 2017
Answer: Terms Both terms are pretty much the same thing, or some may even call it waist, or waist and hips. I would suggest choosing the clinic and doctor you were most comfortable with and that showed photos of realistic expectations.
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May 4, 2017
Answer: Liposuction terminology: lumbar or flanks ? The differences that you noted from the consultations is simply semantics. Lumbar refers to a lower area of the back corresponding to the lumbar spine region. Flanks is a less precise term but refers to the sides of the trunk usually below the ribs. Probably both quotes refer to the same areas. More important is what the goals of the liposuction are and which quote(s) addressed this the best. See a board certified plastic surgeon and good luck.
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May 4, 2017
Answer: Liposuction terminology: lumbar or flanks ? The differences that you noted from the consultations is simply semantics. Lumbar refers to a lower area of the back corresponding to the lumbar spine region. Flanks is a less precise term but refers to the sides of the trunk usually below the ribs. Probably both quotes refer to the same areas. More important is what the goals of the liposuction are and which quote(s) addressed this the best. See a board certified plastic surgeon and good luck.
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