An abdomen that gained weight rapidly. The secret to restoring a slim, delicate waistline
Hello, this is Dr. Yongseung Seo at Lesarts Plastic Surgery.
There are moments when you look in the mirror and let out a sigh first.
Pants that fit loosely just last year now feel tight,
And when belly fat folds over, ruining the way clothes fit.
Especially when you think, “This isn’t the weight i used to be,”
Sudden weight gain only doubles the stress.
These days, the trend isn’t just being extremely skinny,
With no excess fat and a fragile look.
Rather, there is a growing preference for soft,
Naturally contoured lines with volume.
So how can you achieve this kind of body line?
Have you been feeling frustrated because no matter how hard you try,
Stubborn belly fat just won’t go away?
Today, i will walk you through
a case of abdominal liposuction
for a patient who visited us
after experiencing recent rapid weight gain
and concerns about body contouring,
With the goal of achieving
a body shape that looks
as slim as possible.
[Patient information]
Age: Early 20s
Height: 163 cm
Weight: 62.6 kg
Bmi: 23.6 kg/m²
Body fat percentage: 35.9%
※ Even patients with similar specifications
may experience different outcomes from liposuction surgery.
[Preoperative body contour assessment for abdominal liposuction]
The patient previously underwent breast fat grafting
using a large volume of fat harvested
from the arms and thighs
at another clinic two years ago.
However, over the past six months,
she experienced rapid weight gain of about 5–6 kg,
with fat becoming concentrated in the abdominal area.
As a result, concerns about her body contour increased.
The accumulation of abdominal fat
made the body appear heavy and bulky,
but more importantly, the abdominal volume
disrupted the balance with the arms and thighs.
This caused the abdomen to stand out,
while her natural strengths were not properly highlighted.
A notable finding was the presence of pronounced horizontal wrinkles around the navel.
If postoperative care after abdominal liposuction is inadequate,
these horizontal lines may worsen
and become more prominent,
so we provided guidance on posture, clothing,
and other precautions.
Based on the ultrasound examination:
Love handles: 13 / 11 mm
Flanks: 14 / 14 mm
Upper abdomen: 28 mm
Lower abdomen: 35 mm
Overall, there was a significant amount of subcutaneous fat,
and the InBody analysis also showed
a markedly high visceral fat level.
For this reason, we explained that
dietary management must be combined
after abdominal liposuction surgery.
[Abdominal liposuction design for improving the abdominal line]
The patient wanted to appear as slim as possible
while emphasizing the waistline.
To achieve this, it was necessary
to remove subcutaneous fat as thoroughly as possible,
and we explained that, unlike the arms and thighs,
it would be impossible to achieve a slim waistline
without combining postoperative dieting.
We also explained that, to look slimmer,
liposuction along the panty line
to reduce the lateral width can be helpful,
but that it could negatively affect
the specific waistline emphasis she desired.
Through an extended consultation,
we confirmed her final desired contour
and the extent of change.
Since she valued not only a slimmer appearance
but also a defined waistline,
we planned the surgery to preserve
the connecting volume toward the pelvis,
allowing the S-shaped waistline
to stand out more clearly.
Lesarts abdominal liposuction front view before and after – Dr. Yongseung Seo
Lesarts abdominal liposuction back view before and after – Dr. Yongseung Seo
[Before-and-after comparison of abdominal liposuction]
(Photos taken six months after surgery
under the same lighting and environment)
The procedure was performed
with maximum fat removal,
while preserving and enhancing
the waistline as requested by the patient.
As the thick and bulky flank lines
were refined,
they transitioned smoothly
into the pelvic contour,
creating a fuller and more elegant S-shaped line.
As a result,
the waistline appeared slimmer
in relative proportion.
With abdominal liposuction,
excess fat along the flanks was reduced,
revealing the pelvic line
and minimizing thickness differences
between the arms and legs.
Overall body balance was improved,
with the added visual effect
of longer-looking legs.
Lesarts abdominal liposuction side view before and after – Dr. Yongseung Seo
For both the upper and lower abdomen,
the previously uneven, protruding contours disappeared,
resulting in a flat and smooth abdominal profile.
While the effects of abdominal liposuction itself were significant,
it was also clear that the patient
managed postoperative care very well.
“I was worried that the results wouldn’t show
because i had a lot of visceral fat.”
“I was concerned that surgery wouldn’t look good
since i had gained weight.”
Many people hesitate to undergo surgery
because of these concerns.
However, as seen in this case,
with an accurate diagnosis and surgical plan
tailored to the patient’s current condition,
along with small but consistent lifestyle improvements
after surgery,
it is possible to achieve
the slim, delicate figure you’ve been dreaming of.
If rapid weight gain has taken a toll
on your confidence,
don’t struggle alone.
Work together with your medical team
to rediscover the beautiful lines
of your best years.
We will help you find
your slimmest waist
and your ideal golden-ratio silhouette.
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