Is there a doctor in Chicago who does liposuction on someone considered clinically obese ?

Liposuction is not a weight loss treatment, it can be used for volume reduction but is going to be limited in how much can be removed at one time.  I suggest going to a body contouring expert, not just anyone who does liposuction.  Best, Dr. Emer.

As a plastic surgeon who performs over 500 liposuction procedures each
year, liposuction may be very reasonable based upon your description.  Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question. This website can help in finding a doctor in the Chicago area. Please choose a board certified plastic surgeon who does at least 100 of these procedures per year. 1. Begin with a board certified
plastic surgeon and visit several offices
2. Seek a surgeon who does at least 100 of these procedures per year
3. Internet discussions do not replace the advice of your physician

Although not ideal, liposuction can be done on an obese patient as long as they are otherwise healthy and have realistic expectations. In your case, it may help improve body contour, especially if you love your size. See link below and feel free to contact us for a consultation in Chicago.

Thanks for writing,I would recommend you go to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery web site or simply call them. There you will find a list of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area who specialise in your concerns.Have a consult, with a few surgeons, take lots of notes, ask lots of questions and review lot of photos, then can make an informed educated decision as to how to proceed.Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery

Based on my training and on what I have read and heard, liposuction is not a weight loss procedure.In my experience, I have found some of the highest patient satisfaction with high-volume liposuction. This is contrary to the old school doctrine of obese patients just needing to lose weight. Patients seem to really appreciate the enormous impact that removing large amounts of fat can have. This is especially true for people who have a hard time finding clothes that have the right proportions to fit correctly.Anyone who claims to be a body contouring expert should be able to offer all the different body contouring procedures currently available.  Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.