Want a Snatched Waist?
The Best Surgeries
for a Tiny Waist
Want a Snatched Waist?
The Best Surgeries
for a Tiny Waist
There are several ways to have your waist snatched, including diet and exercise. But if you truly want this enviable silhouette, check out the four best surgeries to help you get there. Each surgery has unique benefits, so choose the one that’s right for you.
Liposuction
Have you ever wondered how the Kardashians always had such snatched bodies? Well, part of the answer may lie in liposuction.
Liposuction can help contour the body by removing excess fat from specific areas. For many people, this includes the waist and stomach area. When done correctly, liposuction creates a sculpted appearance and snatched body.
But it’s important to remember that liposuction is not a weight loss solution. It is also not suitable for everyone, especially those with lax skin.
To know if you qualify for liposuction, here’s what you should consider:
- You have good skin elasticity.
- You have specific, localized areas of fat that diet and exercise haven’t gotten rid of.
- You have realistic expectations for the results of the surgery.
- You are physically healthy and don’t have any medical conditions.
- You don’t smoke or are at least willing to quit for about six weeks.
- You’re mentally stable and have a positive outlook on life.
- You understand the risks and potential complications of liposuction surgery.
- You have someone who can drive you home after the surgery and help you out for the first few days as you recover.
- You’re not pregnant and don’t plan to become pregnant soon.
- You’re at or near your ideal body weight. However, Dr. Masri operates on patients with a BMI of up to 45, as long as they don’t have comorbidities.
If you decide to undergo liposuction, here are the dos and don’ts.
Dos
- Do your research. Make sure you do your research and find a board-certified plastic surgeon.
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Do set realistic expectations. Liposuction can dramatically improve your appearance, but it's not a miracle cure.
You may still have some loose skin or residual fat after surgery, so don't expect everything to look perfect. -
Do follow your surgeon's instructions. After surgery, follow your surgeon's instructions for wound care and activity level. Doing so will help you heal properly and avoid complications.
Don'ts
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Don't go cheap. Liposuction is an investment. So, don't try to save a few bucks by going to a less experienced surgeon or someone who uses outdated technology. - Don't smoke. Smoking slows down healing and increases the risk of complications after surgery.

Nick Masri MD, one of Miami's top board-certified plastic surgeons.
With over 20 years of experience operating on post-bariatric and massive weight loss patients, Dr. Masri can offer cosmetic surgery to those who may have been turned down by other surgeons due to their BMI – giving them a chance to achieve their dream body.
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Tummy Tuck
One of the most effective methods of cinching your waist is through a tummy tuck. This procedure removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal area. It can also tighten the abdominal muscles to create a smoother appearance.
Following that, here’s a quick rundown of the other benefits of a tummy tuck.
- A tummy tuck can give you a snatched waist. Removing the excess skin and fat from the area results in a cinched waist.
- It can improve your posture. Tightened stomach muscles give you better support for your back.
- Improved posture can lead to less pain. When you have an aligned posture, there’s less strain on your muscles and joints.
- A tummy tuck helps boost your self-esteem. You’ll feel better about yourself when you look in the mirror and see your waist snatched.
- A tummy tuck helps you fit into your clothes better. It eliminates that stubborn belly bulge that often pops up no matter how many crunches you do.
Here are the dos and don’ts for Tummy Tuck procedure.
Dos
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Do wear a compression garment post-surgery. Doing so will help your skin adjust to its new position and minimize swelling. - Do sleep on your back. Prevent putting pressure on your incisions to reduce the risk of them reopening.
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Do eat healthily and exercise regularly after your surgery. Doing so will help you maintain your results long-term.
Don'ts
- Don't smoke. Smoking prevents timely healing and can cause serious complications.
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Don't drink alcohol for at least two weeks post-op. Alcohol can thin your blood and cause bleeding and swelling. -
Don't operate heavy machinery or make sudden movements for at least four weeks post-op. These can put a strain on your incisions and cause them to reopen.
Bonus: Lower Body Lift
Though the combination of liposuction and tummy tuck is often enough for women wanting to have a snatched waist, you can take things a step further by doing a lower body lift. This procedure not only sculpts your midsection, but also tones your butt and thighs.
A lower body lift helps create an hourglass shape by working on the hips and thighs. This procedure makes your waist look smaller in comparison. It can also improve your posture, pulling in your stomach and making you look taller and slimmer.
You can also tone your obliques with a lower body lift. The obliques are the muscles that run down the sides of your stomach.
Strong obliques will give you a cinched waist and smooth out any lumps or bumps. So a lower body lift is worth considering if you want a snatched waist.
Bonus: Brazilian Butt Lift
Most people wish to match their snatched waist with a sexy butt. The Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is one of the best procedures to help achieve this physique.
Here’s how BBL can help you achieve a snatched waist:
- It helps sculpt and shape your lower body, giving you an hourglass-like figure.
- It helps improve your posture, making you look taller and more confident.
- It helps tone your abdominal muscles, giving you a tighter, flatter tummy.
- It can help reduce the appearance of cellulite by breaking up fat deposits beneath the skin.
- It provides lifted, fuller-looking buttocks without needing implants or other surgery.
- It shows results in just one session, and these results last for months or even years.
- It’s a relatively safe and low-risk procedure.
I do not use BMI as a sole criterion in determining one's candidacy for surgery.
As all patients have individualized goals and surgical nuances, a high BMI should not prevent one from achieving your plastic surgery goals.

Nick Masri MD
Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon