Would I be a good candidate for Lipo 360? Can I expect to get dramatic results or should I have more modest expectations?

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I’m 22 years old, 5’4 and weigh close to 160lbs. Can I expect great results or should my expectations be more modest?

J. Roberto Ramirez Gavidia, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello there! Liposuction results vary from individual to individual. As with any surgery, finding the right candidate for the procedure and a skilled surgeon to perform the surgery is imperative. Schedule a consultation to find out if liposuction is right for you! Best, Dr. RG.

Nick Slenkovich, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and your photo! It looks like you could be a great candidate for Liposuction 360! "Dramatic results" is subjective and can mean something different to every single person, however you can expect to see noticeable results and should be able to achieve your goals. Be sure to clearly express your goals with your surgeon and they should discuss any possible limitations you might have.
Good luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heats the skin with radiofrequency devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and ThermiRF to heat the undersurface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HI-DEF VASER Liposuction and can only be done by a well-trained body contouring specialist. At the same time, fat should be harvested and purified, with PRP and stem cells added, and then injected into muscles, indentations and cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. For a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), we inject the fat into the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face. Cellulite should also be treated with a combination of QWO or Cellfina, subcision, and/or fillers such as Bellafill, Renuva synthetic fat, or Sculptra. If skin is very loose before surgery, then it will need to be removed: tummy tuck/abdominoplasty for lower abdominal skin; breast lift for excess breast skin; and/or a brachioplasty for loose arm skin.

Overall, you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Overall, you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Sociable767031,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from liposuction. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you 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

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Based on this photo, I would expect you to have great results with 360 Lipo. Individual results always vary and your plastic surgeon will be able to make the best assessment after a formal evaluation. I hope this helps.

Kamran Azad, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is best to be seen in person, but based on the photos alone, you appear to be a good candidate for liposuction. Liposuction of the abdomen, back, and flanks can accentuate your shape while looking natural. One would need to examine you in person to determine your skin elasticity so I recommend consulting with plastic surgeons in person who specialize in body contouring so they may better address your concerns and go over possible procedures to help you achieve the results you desire. Good luck!

Kamran Azad MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Kamran Azad MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From the photo it appears you are a good candidate for liposuction.  An in person evaluation is the best way to determine what you can expect in terms of results.  Your surgeon will review your health history, discuss your concerns, and after an evaluation will be able to tell you what you can expect from the procedure.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Thanks for postingyour photo. Yes you can expect very nice hour glass appearances. Fees are in the $5,000++++ ranges. Best to obtain in person or virtual consults.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You should expect dramatic results from HD lipo 360. 
The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction outcomes. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of degree of excess fat by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. If skin redundancy is observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

There are in the end only two variables to determine what someone’s Liposuction result will look like. The first is their candidacy for the procedure and the second is the skill and experience of the surgeon doing the procedure.  when it comes to high-quality Liposuction results both variables are probably equally as important.

I sometimes describe the ideal candidate for Liposuction as having the triad of being a “Young tight pudgy”.  In many ways that describes you perfectly.

For that reason you certainly have the potential for an excellent outcome.  It’s important patient recognize that Liposuction is only manipulating subcutaneous fat and there are other tissues like skin and skeletal structure that have a major impact on someone’s shape and contour.

Finding a talented provider is also easiest process.

Almost all plastic surgeons claim to be good at Liposuction but in reality half of plastic surgeons are below average and average Liposuction is actually fairly unimpressive.

Delivering consistent high-quality Liposuction results is more difficult than most people believe both patients and providers.

To find the most talented and experienced provider in your community I suggest scheduling multiple in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons. During each consultation ask each provider to show their entire collection of Liposuction results.  Ask the provider to show exceptional results, average results and results that didn’t turn out as well as stay at hoped and discuss various outcomes.  this is an opportunity to see firsthand how much experience this provider has. It isn’t useful to see the three best results of someone’s career when it comes to reviewing before and after pictures. What patients need to see is average results because that’s what most patients are going to get.

I also recommend reading all reviews on various physician review websites and avoiding providers with any significant number of justified negative reviews.

The absence of justified negative reviews is more important and more telling than an abundance of positive reviews.

Liposuction is a permanent and irreversible procedure. When done poorly it leaves people disfigured.

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of properly vetting the plastic surgeons to find the most talented and experienced provider for this procedure.

Good luck,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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