Could a 300 Lb Person Receive Lipo?

Question

I weigh 300 lbs and almost all of my weight is the abdominal area. I am 25 and I dance ethevery day for exercise however the weight seems to make my stomach just hang lower and my skin looks like it has ripples in it...do you as a physician think lipo would be effective?

William Franckle, MD, FACS · Answer

Liposuction is most effective in people who are at or very close to their ideal body weight. Weight loss is best achieved through diet and exercise however some patients may require a consultation with a bariatric surgery before consulting with a plastic surgeon.

Scott Loessin, MD · Answer

traditionally liposuction is not designed to treat overweight patients. Ocasionally I have found patients to lose weight and then proceed to lipo. It would be a two stage process, I would continue exercising and try to loose a little more weight before considering liposuction.

Vincent P. Marin, MD, FACS · Answer

Liposuction is not a solution for patients who are overweight. Diet and exercise will likely be the best solution for you, and then you can address any residual issues with skin excision surgery. Also, fat that is inside the abdomen will only be improved with exercise and lifestyle changes.

Best of luck.

Best of luck.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Liposuction is not a solution to treat obesity.  Good diet and exercise is important first and then if bothered by contour issues, a consult with a plastic surgeon may help.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

I really recommend that you try a weight loss program. I am concerned, given what you note about rippling and hanging in the lower abdomen, that you already have laxity which would be worsened, not improved, by liposuction. Liposuction is a body contouring procedure and removes a very small amount of weight. It could not possibly remove the amount that you hope for. See a board certified plastic surgeon who can better explain your options. Best of luck.

Could a 300 Lb Person Receive Lipo?

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