Is 22 Too Young for Liposuction?

Question

I'm 5'6", 149lbs, and 22 years old. I exercise three times a week between cardio and weights, eat right in healthy portion sizes, and stay away from sugars and fats and have been doing so for years. However, I have an apple shape so any fat stores around my middle. I want to get liposuction for a smoother back and defined waistline that exercising hasn't done. Is 22 too young for such a cosmetic procedure? Thank you in advance for your answers.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, there is not an specific age for liposuction, but first, for safety reasons, to be a good candidate for the procedures you want at the same time, your labs and  cardiovascular preoperative evaluation must be optimal.
Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Mitchel Goldman, MD · Answer

22 is not too young, but there are also other non-surgical options such as laser lipolysis and skin tightening devices - Ulthera and Thermage.  I would suggest going to a dermatology practice which offers both surgical and non-surgical options so you can weigh the pros and cons of each to make your decision.

Elizabeth Kim, MD · Answer

Liposuction is ideal for patients who lead a healthy lifestyle and are close to their goal weight.  It is for contouring "problem areas" that stubbornly resist exercise and dieting.  Your result depends not only on the skill of your surgeon but also on your skin integrity.  At 22, your skin should "snap back" and accomodate well in the areas suctioned.  Your final result is generally seen at 6 months post-op.  Make sure to maintain your healthy lifestyle in order to achieve the best results.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

The age of 22 is not too young to have liposuction. You also probably have better quality skin than older individuals which may give you better skin retraction.  It is definitely worth going for a consultation to find out what can be achieved.  Good luck.

Kimberly Finder, MD · Answer

You sound like you're making good efforts at a healthy lifestyle. You described yourself as having "an apple shape." Some "apples" store their fat behind the muscle inside the body where the organs are located and that fat isn't available for suctioning. That storage pattern is genetically determined. Only fat that is between the skin and the muscle can be reduced with liposuction.

	Unfortunately, I've seen prospective patients who were told by inexperienced physicians that they'd get the results that they want even though the fat is mainly inside the body and not between the skin and the muscle. Be sure to see a doctor who has a lot of experience with liposuction. 

	Being 22 is not too young for the right candidate with a good understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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