Getting rid of love handles due to being pregnant. What are my options?

I have some really saggy love handles because of being pregnant. What are my options?

Answers from doctors (3)


When discussing body contouring concerns with patients, it is crucial to identity the problem: excess fat, excess skin, or a combination of the two. Different procedures are employed to address different problems. For most patients, this ultimately becomes a question of liposuction vs. excisional procedure (abdominoplasty, etc.). Without reviewing your photos, making a recommendation is difficult.

The saddlebags are an area that is commonly addressed via liposuction. However, the question of candidacy is best answered in person via exam.

I typically recommend that any patient considering either procedure, reach a happy and stable weight in order to ensure the optimal outcome. These interventions are not weight loss procedures and are primarily aimed at shaping and contouring. If you have not reached your goal weight, I would encourage you to delay any procedure.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Answered by The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery (View Profile)

When discussing body contouring concerns with patients, it is crucial to identity the problem: excess fat, excess skin, or a combination of the two. Different procedures are employed to address different problems. For most patients, this ultimately becomes a question of liposuction vs. excisional procedure (abdominoplasty, etc.). Without reviewing your photos, making a recommendation is difficult.

The saddlebags are an area that is commonly addressed via liposuction. However, the question of candidacy is best answered in person via exam.

I typically recommend that any patient considering either procedure, reach a happy and stable weight in order to ensure the optimal outcome. These interventions are not weight loss procedures and are primarily aimed at shaping and contouring. If you have not reached your goal weight, I would encourage you to delay any procedure.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Barry J. Kaplan, D.O.

Published on Jun 08, 2016

Liposuction, sometimes a side tuck cutting out the loose skin.

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Answered by Barry J. Kaplan, D.O.

Liposuction, sometimes a side tuck cutting out the loose skin.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Edward Domanskis M.D.

Published on Mar 25, 2016

Liposuction is your answer! It can be done totally under a tumescent anesthetic.

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Answered by Edward Domanskis M.D.

Liposuction is your answer! It can be done totally under a tumescent anesthetic.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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