Liposuction

PATIENT 20 – Liposuction

28 year old woman, 5’0” tall, weight 112 pounds dissatisfied with the appearance of excess fat in her abdomen and flanks. Examination showed mild abdominal lipodystrophy with only mild skin laxity and no stretch marks, and a periumbilical rectus diastasis of 2cm. Moderate lipodystrophy of the flanks was also present. Three and a half month post-operative photographs showing results of power-assisted ‘superwet’ technique liposuction of the abdomen and flanks. More than 200cc of fat was aspirated from the abdomen; 200cc of fat was aspirated from the right flank, and 250cc of fat was aspirated from the left flank.

PATIENT 22 – Liposuction

34 year old woman, 5’1” tall, weight 130 pounds dissatisfied with the appearance of her saddlebags (hips), buttocks, upper hips, and medial thighs which had been refractory to diet and exercise. Examination showed mild-moderate thigh and buttock lipodystrophy with minimal skin laxity. Two month post-operative photographs showing the results of power-assisted ‘superwet’ technique liposuction of the abdomen and flanks. More than 325cc of fat was aspirated from each saddlebag/hip area; more than 250cc fat was aspirated from each iliac crest/upper hip; more than 100cc of fat was aspirated from each buttock, and 50cc of fat was aspirated from each inner thigh.

PATIENT- 23 Liposuction

37 year old woman, 5’2” tall, weight 112 pounds who was dissatisfied with the appearance of her saddlebags (hips) which had been refractory to exercising four days/week. Exam demonstrated mild flank and mild-moderate lateral hip lipodystrophy. Seven week post-operative photograph showing results of power-assisted ‘superwet’ technique liposuction of the bilateral saddlebags and flanks. Approximately 160cc of fat was aspirated from each hip area, and more than 75cc of fat were aspirated from each flank.

PATIENT- 24 Liposuction

46 year old woman, 5’1” tall, weight 138 pounds with history of a single pregnancy and cesarean section who was interested in improving the appearance of her abdomen, flanks, hips, and thighs. Exam demonstrated abdominal lipodystrophy with skin laxity and abdominal wall musculofascial laxity; lipodystrophy of the flank and upper hip was also present. Three month post-operative photographs show the results of power-assisted ‘superwet’ technique liposuction. Approximately 575cc of fat was aspirated from the abdomen, 225cc of fat was aspirated from each hip area, and 125cc of fat was aspirated from each outer thigh and inner thigh. Despite moderate skin laxity in the lower abdomen, she experienced reasonable tightening and recontouring of the skin in this area.

PATIENT- 26 Liposuction

This 48 year old woman, 5’5” tall, weight 193 pounds was unhappy with the appearance of her large saddlebags despite exercise and weight loss. She has several relatives who have very broad hips, and is bothered by how disproportionate her lower body is compared to her upper body. She must wear pants and skirts that are several sizes larger than what properly fits her waist, and even then the hip area is often too tight. Examination demonstrated moderate lipodystrophy of the hips and lower extremities with a very dysmorphic lateral thigh. Seven week post-operative photographs show the results of power-assisted liposuction of both saddlebags. Approximately 4325cc of fat was aspirated from the right lateral thigh, and 3650cc of fat was aspirated from the left lateral thigh. A small amount of residual swelling persists. She has lost 15 pounds, her pant size has dropped three sizes, and she is very happy.