How can I reduce my post extended TT love handles? (photo)

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I had an extended abdominoplasty December 2018. Im now fully recovered and have been signed off by my surgeon. As time has gone by the fat on my hips has seemed to get more apparent, at1st I thought this was swelling however as everything else seems to have gone down. I'm happy with my surgeons work on my TTbut quite dissapointed that I still cant wear the clothes I want because of the fat on my hips, I find it takes away from the shape Id like to be and gives me more of a female body shape.

Amir Sadr, MD, MSc (Plast), FEBOPRAS · Answer

Dear lol12345678922Thanks for your question and sharing your photos. To answer your question one needs to know if you had any weight loss before TT. So if the excess in your flanks is fat only and if you have a good quality of skin a VASER/Liposuction procedure may help you.
If the excess is mainly skin, then other procedures such as belt lipectomy may be helpful. Of course you need to have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who would be able to examine your excess areas and advise you on the best procedure.I hope you find this explanation useful.

Ira H. Rex lll, MD · Answer

It seems like a good idea for you to simply go back to your plastic surgeon and have another exam specifically for this area. Depending on a number of things, you may be a candidate for further liposuction in this area, which would be a rather minimal operation and quick healing. I like to a about six months from the original surgery before doing any additional liposuction.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear lol12345678922,
It is hard to tell for sure without an examination but you will probably get good results with liposuction. 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

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

What you demonstrate is not uncommon.  I often perform liposuction at the same time as the tummy tuck to prevent it.  You can also get liposuction now in order to reduce it.  The liposuction can be performed under local anesthesia.  There may well be an additional fee.

Antonios Mitsakos, MD · Answer

A lot of male patients come across the same problem following an abdominoplasty. The solution to your problem may be some liposuction to the flanks area +/- a small skin excision. It is hard to make a decision based solely on one picture with clothes on, I would discuss my aesthetic goals with a surgeon an understand better the options available. I hope some pics on our instagram page will help you in your decision making

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