Liposuction Before & After Case 1222

This 45 year old male asked Dr. Parker to improve the contour of his abdomen and flanks. Two years earlier he had undergone Smart Lipo of his abdomen by another plastic surgeon and was disappointed with his results. The other surgeon then told the patient a tummy tuck was required but the patient refused. The patient is 5’8” tall, weighs 160 pounds and says his weight is stable. After examining the patient, Dr. Parker reviewed options with him. The patient again said he did not want a tummy tuck. Dr. Parker discussed additional liposuction of his abdomen as well as his flanks. He explained that Bodytite, or bipolar radiofrequency, could be used to provide some degree of skin tightening at the same time as liposuction, though not as aggressive as a tummy tuck. The patient opted for this approach. At surgery, 950 cc of fat was suctioned from the abdomen and 475 cc of fat from each hip. Bodytite was used to help tighten the skin without excising it as would be done with a tummy tuck. The patient said his recovery was tolerable. He is pleased with the improved contour of his abdomen and flanks.