Want a more streamlined and curvy look - is this a realistic expectation for Liposuction? (photos)

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Hello, I hope you're doing well. I'm in the process of booking a liposuction procedure (along with a revision breast lift) but I'm unsure of what kind of outcome I can roughly expect. I'm getting liposuction done on my flanks/love handles, waist, and bra roll/ mid back area. I'm wanting a more stream lined yet curvy look if that makes sense. I've attached photos of myself and of what I'm looking for to achieve.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's difficult to say what your final results will be. You likely have swelling, which can last 3 to 6 months after your procedure. It will take 6 to 12 months to see the final outcome.

I recommend following up with your physician about their suggested after-care protocol. I have my patients wear compression for 3 to 6 weeks straight and then overnight for 3 to 6 months after their procedure. I suggest adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding Vanquish for further fat removal; truSculpt iD, Exilis, Forma, and Venus Legacy for additional skin tightening; and Cellutone / ZWave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance.

Ultimately, if you are unsure about the possible results, please speak to your physician and ensure that he/she was a full-body VASER Hi-Definition liposuction physician with extensive experience in contouring and body shaping -- and not just traditional fat reduction. Best, Dr. Emer

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Liposuction will help to further contour your figure.  An in person evaluation will be helpful as your surgeon will be able to better demonstrate what you can expect.  Your surgeon will be limited by your anatomy, but I do think you will notice an improvement from the procedure.

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. It looks like you had a recent tummy tuck with a very high incision. Based on the posted photos, as a Total Definer surgeon, I recommend VASER Hi Def Lipo 360 degrees of your whole torso and fat grafts to the deep hip/buttock depressions to have an outcome close to your wish photos. Piecemeal liposuction will not give you a good result. Since you are already slim, you have only one chance to achieve your best result. This depends on your surgeon's understanding of three dimensional body contouring, and what you just stated about the proposed surgery, he/she lacks in understanding these concepts. This is not a "touch up", it is new surgery. Do not expect to pay nothing or a reduced fee, because that what you will exactly get in results, too.
See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.
See attached web reference. Unfortunately, patient turned down fat grafting and buttock shape is less than optimal.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Alexandra Bone,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from liposcution. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Liposuction of the 360 trunk would greatly improve the 'hour-glass' appearance. BUT no surgeon can EVER guarantee results from wish pics. Expect fees for lipo only $8,000 ranges.

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