Abdomen and Love Handle Liposuction with Hip Dip Fat Grafting: 3-Week Before and After (174 cm, 68 kg)
What was the concern before the procedure?
My main concern was my abdomen and love handles. It wasn’t just my stomach from the front—the fullness around the back of my waist bothered me too. I also had hip dips, so the line from my waist down to my hips didn’t look as smooth as I wanted, especially in fitted clothes.
I wasn’t simply hoping to lose weight. I wanted a more defined waist and a smoother transition into my hips. That’s what interested me about combining abdomen and love handle liposuction with hip dip fat grafting.
Why this clinic and doctor?
When I was considering LINE ON Clinic(라인온의원), I wanted a plan that looked at my abdomen, waist and hips together. For me, it wasn’t just about removing as much fat as possible. I wanted the overall proportions to suit my body.
I wanted to reduce the fullness around my waist and fill the dips at the sides of my hips without making the change look exaggerated. Being able to discuss that balance with the doctor was an important part of choosing the clinic.
What was the consultation like?
I wanted to explain exactly what bothered me about my shape. My biggest questions were how much my waistline could change and whether hip dip fat grafting could smooth the sides without making my hips look too wide.
I also wanted to understand which areas would be treated with liposuction and how those areas would connect with the areas receiving fat. Recovery was another thing on my mind—particularly how the appearance might change over time and when I could realistically assess the result.
What happened on the day of the procedure?
I felt nervous, but I was also excited to address the areas that had been bothering me. My procedure at LINE ON Clinic(라인온의원) combined abdomen and love handle liposuction with fat grafting to the hip dips.
Before the procedure, I went over the plan with the team and asked my remaining questions. The shape I had in mind was a more defined waist with a smooth transition into the hips. I knew the result wouldn’t be something I could judge immediately, so I wanted to take the recovery process one step at a time.
Recovery and results over time
3 weeks after surgery ·
Treatment area: abdomen and love handle liposuction + hip dip fat grafting Body: 174 cm / 68 kg Fat removed by liposuction: 6,000 cc Photos: before surgery / 3 weeks after surgery
The photos are published with the patient's consent. Before and after photos were taken in the same setting and have not been retouched.
Liposuction · Fat grafting, before and after: front view Before surgery, the lower abdomen protrudes forward and the side line of the waist runs straight down to the pelvis.
Three weeks after surgery, the thickness of the lower abdomen has decreased and the line curving in from below the ribs to the waist has become visible.
Liposuction · Fat grafting, before and after: back view Before surgery, fat at the back of the waist sits on top of the pelvis, so the boundary between the waist and the buttocks is unclear.
Three weeks after surgery, the love handle area is more defined, the waistline has become visible and the side line below the pelvis continues more smoothly than before.
Things to know before deciding
Three weeks after surgery, swelling still remains, so this is not the final result. Residual swelling in the liposuction area subsides over about 3 months, and whether the grafted fat has settled is checked 3 months or more after surgery.
Results can differ depending on body shape, fat distribution and skin condition. After liposuction and fat grafting, side effects such as swelling, bruising, pain, temporary loss of sensation and left-right asymmetry can occur, so please decide after a thorough consultation with the medical team.
About this procedure
Every result is different. Before deciding, read about the limitations and risks of Liposuction, Fat Grafting.