Could I Be a Candidate for Liposuction at 40 Pounds Overweight?

Thank you for the question.

In regards to your weight, as long as you are at a stable weight where you plan to be long-term you may be a good candidate for liposuction procedure.  I would suggest in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Best wishes.

Yes, liposuction is not a replacement for diet and exercise.  You might get a wonderful result in the areas you mention, but it could be that you will put the weight back on.  If a sizable volume of fat is removed, then your body will need less net calories to keep the weight off. So if you don't exercise a little more, or eat a little less than before liposuction, your net calories will be the same as before surgery, and as you said your weight has been stable, then those calories will have to go somewhere and you'll see the results not last. Often, patients who undergo liposuction, and see for the first time, reduction in the stubborn areas they had wanted to reduce for years but couldn't, become more motivated to maintain this good result.  They start to exercise more and watch their diet. Good luck!