Liposuction for losing inches safe despite being overweight?

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A: Post liposuction

By Ronald Shelton, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

Possibly, but you also don’t want the fat to return quickly if your metabolism is such that you burn fewer calories than usual on a day to day basis. You should have a consultation with a nutritionist to carefully and honestly examine your caloric daily intake and manage this before surgery so that... more

A: Liposuction is safer if you don't do it under general anesthesia

By David Hansen, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologic surgeon

Liposuction should be just fine for you to do and is a great motivator to continue to lose weight and exercise when you see the difference liposuction makes. Go ahead and get it done. You will be so happy you did.

A: Liposuction for body contouring

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

It really depends on what you mean by overweight. It will help contour areas and allow a nicer shape to your overall body but it all depends on how much overweight you are. There is a limit to how much liposuction can be done as an outpatient and that needs to be kept in mind. Hope that answers... more

A: Liposuction to contour

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Yes, liposuction can contour problem areas, but you are probably better off losing the weight that you want first, and then treating the problem areas.

A: YES

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Yes it is possible and may even be a good idea in your case. The key is to know that your skin must be elastic enough to shrink down to the smaller size after the fat is removed. Have your doctor evaluate this. Other options may include a tummy tuck, and if you are severly overweight, perhaps... more

A: Liposuction for losing inches safe despite being overweight?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Dear Meg, As I understand your question - you are asking if it may be safe to have liposuction NOT as an obesity cure but rather to remove away a few inches. Liposuction is generally a very safe procedure IF you have no underlying silent medical conditions AND if the amount of actual fat removed is under 5... more

A: Liposuction as contouring procedure

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

While you might lose inches as a side effect, liposuction or other body-contouring procedures are used in order to contour or shape the body. Measurements may change but is not the primary goal or intent of the surgery. Admitting to being overweight is important and may or may not disqualify you as a... more

A: Lipo is for shaping

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Megs, Liposuction will help shape the body even if you are heavier than you desire. Provided the issue that bothers you is fairly discrete, liposuction can provide some improvement. However, if every thing needs to be smaller, you are likely to be disappointed with the liposuction. Remember, liposuction... more

A: Losing inches with liposuction

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

This sounds like this is not just localized but alot of areas. It is difficult to predict the amount of inches lost as a result of liposuction due to your bony skeleton and the style of your clothing wear.