abdominal liposuction to contour waistline and refine abdominal silhouette after fat accumulation
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
– |
61.2kg |
164cm |
22.8 |
Surgical site
abdominal, love handles
2500cc
Abdominal obesity not only causes dissatisfaction with appearance
but also has a significant impact on health.
Even if someone appears to have an average weight or body shape,
having excessive body fat or a high amount of visceral fat
due to poor eating habits can increase the risk
of developing chronic diseases.
Even if the body looks slim externally,
it is better to understand your true body condition
and pursue a proper diet
rather than relying on extreme starvation diets
just to lose hidden fat under clothes.
If it seems difficult to reduce fat through personal efforts alone,
consulting with specialized medical professionals
and undergoing abdominal liposuction
can be an effective method
to remove stubborn fat more efficiently.
After abdominal liposuction surgery,
it is crucial to maintain your body shape and health
by consuming a nutritionally balanced diet
and combining it with regular exercise
to build a stronger, healthier body.
The patient, standing 164cm tall and weighing 61.2kg,
with a BMI of 22.8,
had previously undergone arm and thigh liposuction surgery
at our clinic.
After the previous liposuction,
she successfully reduced her weight to 55kg,
maintaining a well-contoured body line.
However, she recently noticed the accumulation of belly fat
and returned to our clinic for further consultation.
The patient inquired whether
she could restore her lost S-line silhouette
by emphasizing a slimmer waistline
through abdominal liposuction surgery.
Upon body shape evaluation,
the patient’s abdomen did not have an excessive amount of fat,
but the rib cage appeared wide,
giving the impression of a larger skeletal frame,
and there was slight outward projection of the abdominal wall.
Therefore, even after performing abdominal liposuction,
it would be difficult to achieve a completely flat abdominal line
when viewed from the side.
We explained to the patient that rather than focusing
only on the side waist area,
suctioning the love handles,
along with the belly button area and waistline,
in a natural contouring approach,
would result in a more balanced body line.
The patient agreed that a more balanced approach,
rather than targeting just one specific area,
would create a better overall body proportion.
She underwent abdominal liposuction,
and a total of 2500cc of fat was extracted.
[2-Month Progress Analysis After Abdominal Liposuction Surgery]
(Preoperative Date: May 31 / Progress Date: July 18)
[Consultation with the Surgeon About Body Shape Before Upper Body Liposuction Revision / February 20 / Unauthorized Use Prohibited]
Before the abdominal liposuction surgery,
the patient’s abdomen appeared enlarged
due to the outward projection of the abdominal wall
caused by visceral fat
and a wide rib cage structure.
Although it was unlikely
to achieve the sharply emphasized waistline the patient desired,
we aimed for a balanced abdominal contour
by considering the patient’s rib cage and pelvic width.
By removing fat from the love handles
and refining the front and side lines of the abdomen,
the patient’s body line was slimmed down proportionally.
To maintain a slim abdominal line long term after surgery
and prevent wrinkling in the treated areas,
it is crucial to properly understand how to wear a compression garment.
When wearing the compression garment after abdominal liposuction,
it is important to sit with a straight posture
to avoid folds or wrinkles forming.
If garment marks remain imprinted on the skin,
the recovery process may take longer,
so it is necessary to frequently adjust the garment
to prevent wrinkles from forming.
When a patient’s abdominal muscles (abdominal wall) are loosened,
designing a surgical plan that maintains body balance
is essential to overcome the limitations of abdominal liposuction.
Wearing the compression garment correctly after surgery,
along with maintaining a healthy diet
and continuing core exercises,
can significantly improve both health and body contour.
If stubborn sagging skin remains
despite dieting and liposuction,
evaluating the degree of skin laxity is important,
and if needed, an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) may be recommended.
If you are concerned about belly fat,
it is advisable to seek an accurate consultation
to find the most suitable solution.
