Is it safe for 19 year olds to get a liposuction?

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I am only 19 but have considering liposuction surgery for years. In the last three years I have gained 80lb!! As life goes on I have been really unhappy with my body. I have tried everything to lose it but can't seem to get it off!! I plan on having children in the far future and just wanted to know if it would be okay to get liposuction now at 19 and have kids later down the road.

John Nguyen, MD, FACS · Answer

Liposuction is great for contouring the body but is NOT a weight loss procedure.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Liposuction is safe at any age if a person has disproportion or increased fat in an area.  However, if you are overweight, liposuction is not the solution.  I suggest a formal consultation.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Mansour Bendago, FRCSC · Answer

Hi Madison!Thank you for your question! While liposuction is intended to remove excess fat in localized areas, I never want a patient to undergo it, solely based on the purpose to loose weight. After you have tried healthy dieting and regular exercise, then liposuction should be considered in areas that really bother you. Since you have tried this and it has failed, I would look to see your candidacy for the procedure to make sure you have no underlying conditions that are preventing you from losing the weight- ie are healthy enough to go through with surgery. You may need several procedures to achieve the results you want, and it may give you incentive to lose more weight once you see the great results.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Liposuction is a shaping procedure and not a weight loss alternative.  A BMI of <30 is ideal.  Any recent weight gains should be investigated by your primary care physician and you need to reach a stable and appropriate weight before undergoing liposuction.

Frank Lista, MD · Answer

Ultimately you will require an in house consultation with
a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to be assessed and to determine what procedure
is best suited for you to give you the results you are looking for.  Liposuction
is not a form of weight loss but is more of a sculpting tool and is safe and
effective for patients who have excess fat in certain areas.  The ideal
candidate should have realistic expectations of what this procedure will do for
them.

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