I am 60 years old. Am I too old for liposuction? I have a "Large" spare tire and drooping belly. Is the skin too old to contract?
Answer: 60 is not too old for liposuction
Your chronologic age is not as important as the skin's properties. Some patients have much better elasticity than younger patients. If you need an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) than you may benefit by having both (not necessarily at the same time) or in some cases, only an abdominoplasty.
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Answer: 60 is not too old for liposuction
Your chronologic age is not as important as the skin's properties. Some patients have much better elasticity than younger patients. If you need an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) than you may benefit by having both (not necessarily at the same time) or in some cases, only an abdominoplasty.
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Answer: 60 years old for Lipo Thank you for your question. The age is not a problem, 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.-
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Answer: 60 years old for Lipo Thank you for your question. The age is not a problem, 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.-
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November 27, 2016
Answer: Is 60 Too Old for Liposuction? Thank you for the question. Your age is absolutely not an absolute contraindication to liposuction surgery; assuming you are in good health and a good candidate for the procedure you may have an excellent outcome with the procedure. Generally speaking, the ideal patient for liposuction surgery is a patient who has isolated areas of diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue with good quality overlying skin elasticity. You may find the attached link, dedicated to liposuction surgery concerns, helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
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November 27, 2016
Answer: Is 60 Too Old for Liposuction? Thank you for the question. Your age is absolutely not an absolute contraindication to liposuction surgery; assuming you are in good health and a good candidate for the procedure you may have an excellent outcome with the procedure. Generally speaking, the ideal patient for liposuction surgery is a patient who has isolated areas of diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue with good quality overlying skin elasticity. You may find the attached link, dedicated to liposuction surgery concerns, helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
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August 4, 2015
Answer: Is 60yo too old for liposuction? Hello! Thank you for your question! Age alone is not a contraindication to a surgical procedure. There are a few medical comorbidities that contribute to a higher risk during any surgical procedure including infections, wound complications, delayed wound healing, bleeding, anesthetic risks, etc. Factors such as diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart problems, lung problems, etc are more common in the elderly. However, if you are healthy, or these conditions are well-controlled, you would certainly still be a candidate for a surgical procedure. If your complaints or desires are great enough to consider the surgical option, I would seek a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your complaints and go over the options as well as risks and benefits of the procedure.You should obtain medical clearance from your primary care physician that you are at an acceptable risk for undergoing a surgical procedure. For elective or aesthetic procedures, your surgeon may want to get you to a reasonable health status prior to consideration for a procedure. Discuss all of your medical comorbidities and medication with your surgeon prior and discuss these risks. Also, discuss this with your anesthesiologist as proper monitoring and medications will be watched closely. This procedure should still be very safe for you and hope for an uncomplicated course with an excellent result! Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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August 4, 2015
Answer: Is 60yo too old for liposuction? Hello! Thank you for your question! Age alone is not a contraindication to a surgical procedure. There are a few medical comorbidities that contribute to a higher risk during any surgical procedure including infections, wound complications, delayed wound healing, bleeding, anesthetic risks, etc. Factors such as diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart problems, lung problems, etc are more common in the elderly. However, if you are healthy, or these conditions are well-controlled, you would certainly still be a candidate for a surgical procedure. If your complaints or desires are great enough to consider the surgical option, I would seek a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your complaints and go over the options as well as risks and benefits of the procedure.You should obtain medical clearance from your primary care physician that you are at an acceptable risk for undergoing a surgical procedure. For elective or aesthetic procedures, your surgeon may want to get you to a reasonable health status prior to consideration for a procedure. Discuss all of your medical comorbidities and medication with your surgeon prior and discuss these risks. Also, discuss this with your anesthesiologist as proper monitoring and medications will be watched closely. This procedure should still be very safe for you and hope for an uncomplicated course with an excellent result! Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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June 15, 2016
Answer: You Are Never Too Old For Liposuction
Age makes little difference in liposuctions. Your health and expectations matter more. The oldest patient I have liposuctioned is 87 yrs old. 60 is just middle-aged now-a-days.
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June 15, 2016
Answer: You Are Never Too Old For Liposuction
Age makes little difference in liposuctions. Your health and expectations matter more. The oldest patient I have liposuctioned is 87 yrs old. 60 is just middle-aged now-a-days.
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