Am I Suitable for Liposuction?

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Many people may find it difficult to get rid of stubborn fat in certain areas despite a healthy diet and regular exercise. Liposuction is ideal for the removal of localised areas of fat that have proven stubborn to remove with healthy lifestyle measures alone.

Liposuction is a safe and effective procedure and is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery treatments at Centre for Surgery. Despite its apparent simplicity, a skilled, experienced plastic surgeon must perform the procedure to achieve the best liposuction results. Although liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure, it is important to note that not everyone is suitable for it. Here, we discuss suitable candidates for liposuction.

Who is considered suitable for liposuction?

Patients considering liposuction should ideally be within 25% of their target body weight. Patients must maintain a stable weight over the long term to get optimal results. If you plan to lose a significant amount of weight in the future, you should defer having liposuction until you are at or near your ideal body weight. Ideal candidates for liposuction include those who have excess fat in the abdomen, thighs, arms, buttocks, or back. Fat accumulation in certain areas is often due to genetic factors. Age is not considered a barrier to liposuction, and many people in their 60s can have the procedure as long as they have good skin elasticity. With ageing, the skin begins to lose elasticity, so older people may find they have excess loose skin, which can affect the outcome of the procedure.

Liposuction should never be viewed as a substitute for diet and exercise and is not a quick-fix solution for Temple Fillers & Forehead Fillers losing weight. The procedure aims to improve body contour by removing fat from targeted areas. Anyone undergoing liposuction must maintain a stable weight to achieve the best long-term results. We often get asked whether fat grows back after liposuction. Once you have had liposuction, the treated areas will not return to the same level as before but existing fat cells may still undergo a compensatory increase in size if you gain a substantial amount of weight. This can affect the results of your liposuction procedure.

Who is not suitable for liposuction?

Liposuction, like other types of cosmetic surgery, requires all patients to be in good overall health.