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

If you are active and exercising, then liposuction can help with those stubborn areas to help you feel better and look better.  The results can be very dramatic and is so safe now-a-days , especially if done under local anesthesia and you are back to work in 2 days.  Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD

Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos.  I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

You are probably a reasonable candidate if your weight is stable, not obese,  have excessive subcutaneous fat, which is resistant to diet and exercise, like you are experiencing. If you wish to change the contours of your body. Commonly involved areas are the anterior part of the neck (under the chin), upper arms and armpits, male chest/breasts, trunk abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, inner knees, calves, and ankles.Most patients are near normal weight and are stable, and desire permanent contour changes. Patients with average weight, localized fat collections, and healthy elastic skin are the best candidates for liposuction. I would recommend that you seek a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you in person and give you the best answer.

While surgical outcome and safety improve dramatically when patients are at an ideal and normal BMI, you may be able to still undergo the procedure. A consultation with a board certified surgeon will be able to confirm this. Best of luck

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!

You BMI is 29 therefore you are not considered obese. I think as long as your weight is stable you can benefit from liposuction.