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Hourglass Body Contouring, A Satisfied Outcome
Dr. Monisha Kapoor Aesthetics | Saket, New Delhi
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Condition
The patient wanted a more sculpted hourglass silhouette, with a narrower defined waist and fuller, naturally lifted buttocks.
Body contouring of this kind combines circumferential liposuction with fat transfer, so the priority was to remove fat from the right zones and place it precisely to build proportion.
Her goals were aesthetic, focused on shape and balance rather than any functional concern.
Emotional and Psychological Impact
She came in already familiar with the clinic.
She had undergone breast implants, jawline laser work, and blepharoplasty here before, and those successful results gave her the confidence to return for body contouring.
She had a clear picture of the figure she wanted, the kind of dramatic hourglass shape often associated with celebrities, and she wanted to know it was achievable in a safe, controlled way.
Trust in the surgeon and the team was a major factor in her decision to go ahead.
What Was Assessed
- Body proportions – waist-to-hip ratio, fat distribution across abdomen, flanks, back, and buttocks
- Fat availability – donor zones suitable for harvesting for transfer
- Skin quality and elasticity – to predict how the skin would redrape after liposuction
- Buttock shape and projection – current volume and desired lift
- Patient goals – a defined, dramatic hourglass figure
- Realistic expectations – what shape was achievable for her frame
- General medical fitness for surgery and recovery
Why This Approach Was Chosen
- 360-degree liposuction was selected to sculpt the full midsection circumferentially, creating the narrow waist that defines the hourglass.
- Fat harvested during liposuction was purified and transferred to the buttocks, avoiding any synthetic implant.
- Combining both in one plan let the surgical team build proportion from the waist and the buttocks together.
- Realistic counselling: the patient was told that the result depends heavily on following post-operative instructions and wearing compression as advised.
Step-by-Step Overview
Pre-operative markings finalised with the patient standing.
Anaesthesia administered with continuous monitoring.
Liposuction performed circumferentially around the abdomen, flanks, and back to sculpt the waistline.
Harvested fat collected and purified for transfer.
Fat grafted into the buttocks in layered passes to build projection and a natural lift.
Intraoperative checks for symmetry and contour.
Compression garment applied at the end of the procedure.
The waist was visibly narrower and the buttocks fuller and lifted, giving the dramatic hourglass shape she had wanted.
She mentioned that people who saw her results assumed the pictures were photoshopped or edited, which she took as a compliment to how striking the outcome looked.
She credited the result to following the instructions and medication schedule closely.
Note: BBL results continue to settle over several months as a portion of transferred fat stabilises and swelling resolves.
“I am from Delhi. I had a BBL hourglass and 360 liposuction at this clinic, and the experience was very good. I already knew the doctor because I had breast implants, jawline laser, and blepharoplasty done here earlier, and those successful surgeries brought me back. The staff is wonderful, I know all of them, and the service is excellent. The BBL result is perfect, provided you follow the instructions you are given. There is some discomfort and pain in the initial period, but it does not last long if you keep up with the medications and the instructions. A lot of people say it looks photoshopped or edited. I am very satisfied. I achieved exactly what I wanted. Thanks to Dr. Monisha Kapoor and to the other doctors, the nurses, and all the staff.”
Profile: Female · Working Professional · Delhi | Procedure: BBL Hourglass with 360 Liposuction · Dr. Monisha Kapoor Aesthetics, Saket, New Delhi | Surgeon: Dr. Monisha Kapoor
Instructions Given to the Patient
- Wear compression garment as advised
- Avoid sitting directly on the buttocks for the recommended period
- Take prescribed antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication
- Sleep and rest in positions that protect the grafted areas
- Stay hydrated and follow the recommended diet
- Avoid strenuous exercise until cleared
- Attend scheduled follow-up visits
Recovery Timeline
Q1. What is a BBL hourglass with 360 liposuction?
It combines circumferential liposuction to narrow the waist with fat transfer to the buttocks, creating a balanced hourglass shape using the patient’s own fat.
Q2. Is the procedure painful?
There is some discomfort and pain in the early period, but it is manageable with prescribed medication and usually settles quickly.
Q3. How long do results take to settle?
The shape continues to refine over several months as swelling resolves and transferred fat stabilises.
Q4. Why choose Dr. Monisha Kapoor?
Over 25 years of practice, 10,000+ procedures, and recognised expertise in body contouring and aesthetic surgery.
Q5. How important are post-operative instructions?
Very important. The quality of the final result depends heavily on following compression, medication, and care instructions closely.
A consultation at Dr. Monisha Kapoor Aesthetics in Saket gives you the chance to ask questions and understand what is realistic for your body.
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