Too young for Liposuction?

Hi, You're not too young for liposuction.  In fact liposuction tends to yield better results in younger patients with good skin quality. It's important to remember, though, the liposuction is not really an effective tool for weight loss. The best candidate for liposuction is someone who is in good... more

At 22 you are definitely not too young for liposuction and liposuction may be the best motivator for you to continue to diet and exercise to further lose weight. Expect to pay about $5000 for lipo of the tummy. 

Liposuction works well in patients who are in their 20s, as their skin elasticity is excellent. Although liposuction is not an alternative to dieting, you should investigate the possibilities with a visit to a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Dear Snb: Liposuction is for sculpting.  If your concern is true focal, liposuction can help.  However, it is not a substitute for dieting and exercise.  These are very painful lifestyle coaches.  However, the absolute best thing you could do for yourself would be take the money you are... more

You are not too young but you need to be realistic as to why you are doing it and what you can expect. In addition you may want to take some time and money and seek professional advice as to how you can get into better shape for the long run. Liposuctioing will help you only on a temporary basis if you do not... more

With 5'1" and 160 lbs weight, your BMI is 30.2 making you "Obese" (30 and above). You are NOT too young for liposuction and if anything young skin would shrink much better afterward. Liposuction will DEFINITELY give you a better shape.  But a liposuction procedure cannot safely remove... more

Hi! You are not too young for liposuction.  Liposuction can give you long lasting improvement in shape and correction of bulges.  But, of course, you will still be overweight afterwards.

 With the excess you have, I don't think you would be happy with the results from liposuction. You would be bettered served by joining a weight reduction/exercise program. This may negate you having any liposuction and be happier to boot.

You are not too young but it is in your best interest to achieve a weight that is closer to your ideal body weight and then pursue liposuciton for management of localized fatty deposits. At your age, you have favorable skin contraction and this will contribute to a better result when compared to an older... more

 You ARE very young for liposuction.  While your genetics may never dictate a slender figure, at your height, you could certainly weigh less.  It would be better to visit with a nutritionist and carefully evaluate excatly where you could make changes in your eating without "dieting."... more