What % Body Fat Do I Need to Avoid Liposuction During a Body Lift?

June 20, 2011
Asked By:Chase B in Southern California

I'm a 6'0" man in his early 30s who has dropped from 330lbs to 245lbs through diet and exercise. I have dropped my body fat from 48% to 23.5%. My goal is to get my body fat low enough that I won't need liposuction during the body lift. What percentage body fat would make me an ideal candidate for a non-lipo procedure? I'm willing to put in the time and effort to get the best results possible, no matter how difficult it might be.

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