Thebest candidates for liposuction surgery are patients who are following ahealthy lifestyle and are at a stable weight but still haveareas that are diet and exercise resistant. This provides the best results forliposuction. It is not recommended to begin a drastic dietbefore surgery to lose weight.
As a general statement, it is better to reach your ideal weight before contemplating liposuction. Many patients can reach their ideal body proportions by weight loss alone. The best results obtained from liposuction often come from the combination of liposuction and weight loss together, regardless of which one came first. Regardless of weight or weight loss, patients need to be individually assessed to determine if they are a good candidate for liposuction. Many times, patients who have experienced significant weight loss are not good candidates for liposuction because of skin laxity.There are safety limits as to how much fat can be removed in a single session. Patients who are significantly overweight may be limited to how much fat can be removed in a single session, limiting the potential outcome of the procedure.You can go ahead and consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon now or do your best to lose the weight and have a consultation at that time.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
