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Liposuction Candidate?

asked 3 years ago by EC Gal 09 in Virginia Beach, VA
Latest answer by George J. Beraka, MD
Question viewed 367 times
Tags: belly, fat reduction

I am 23 years old and have gained weight over the past few years and it has all seemed to go to my midsection.

It has been very difficult to get rid of the belly fat and I am wondering if I would benefit from Liposuction or if I have too much belly fat? I have not had children yet so I am going to avoid a tummy tuck until after I have. I have large breast and now a very fatty abdomen.

3 answers to Liposuction Candidate?

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Liposuction for focal fat reduction

Of course the best (and healthiest) way to rid yourself of belly fat is through diet and exercise. Patients who have liposuction as a weight loss tool do poorly over the long term, as they continue to gain weight. They simply haven't broken the cycle. Many complain of gaining weight in strange places. This is due to a continual gain in weight. The ads you see with models romping around in bikinis are not postoperative patients who used to have excess weight and had liposuction. They... more
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction works if your weight is stable.

Hi. Even if you are somewhat overweight, liposuction can improve your shape. It might even motivate you to lose weight. But don't have liposuction if your weight is creeping up. That's a more complicated problem.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction for weight gain

Liposuction is best in patients who have diet-resistant areas of excess fat. It should not be used to reduce fat because of weight gain. Many people struggle to lose weight. I find my patients are most successful when they work with a certified nutritionist. If your weight is not stable and you have liposuction, most likely you will gain more weight after the procedure. Tracy M. Pfeifer, MD, MS
Tracy Pfeifer, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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