Should I consider lipo or a new diet and excerise? I am 23, 6'0", 307lbs (BMI42).

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I am 23 (soon to be 24 this month) 6'0" 307lbs (BMI42) So far, dieting and excerise doesn't seem to work for me and I've honestly thought of lipo. Would that be a good choice or would a different diet and excerise be a better choice?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

you can do "debulking" liposuction but you wil need weight loss. likely bariatric surgery and hormonal optimization (see link) to speed up your metabolism. I suggest consulting.   Best, Dr. Emer.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Recommend consulting with your PCP to discuss a diet and exercise plan that would work for you. A BMI of 42 can increase the risks of complications during and after surgery and lead to less than optimal results from the aesthetic procedures.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

I may recommend several things to you.  First of all, as far as dieting, you need to begin a low fat diet.  Second, in terms of exercise, I recommend you begin core exercises such as sit-ups, planks and pilates to increase your abdominal tone.  I also recommend you see a weight loss physician board certified in bariatric surgery.  You can also consider wearing an abdominal binder to help increase abdominal wall pressure resulting in early satiety and help maintain a reduced weight.  After these, you can consider liposuction as a beginning point.  In Texas, we can safely remove 10 lbs in one session of liposuction.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear RockStar457,
liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. Generally speaking, you want to reach your goal weight before you consider a surgery, otherwise your results will be suboptimal if you continue to lose weight after the surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

With BMI over 40 - it is best to consider a lifestyle change - or consider a bariatric surgery. Liposuction is not a weight loss operation. Once you arrive at the ideal weight - then it's a good idea to consult re/ Body Contouring procedures

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