How do I know when I qualify for liposuction?

Question

I'm only 19 and I've seemed to gain an extreme excessive amount of weight. I've tried eating healthier and exercising but I still can't seem to lose any of the weight, instead I just keep gaining! I weigh roughy 255+ I haven't been able to check myself recently but I'm sure I'm nearly 260. I can't seem to lose any of the weight, and the two main areas are stomach and thighs. Not to mention far then to large breasts, which with weight and them together have caused some pretty bad back problems.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Obviously it would be best for you to lose weight to a level that would be beneficial for your health. Liposuction can give patient satisfaction have a high BMI provided they understand the limitations of the procedure. Sometimes the psychological lift can be helpful in future weight loss.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Liposuction is not a weight loss tool its for body shaping.  If you have a lot of weight to lose, you may need a bariatric surgery or better diet/exercise.  Please see an expert for an evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your concerns with us. Based on your description, I would recommend that you visit a medical weight-loss specialist to help stabilize your weight first. Developing a healthy lifestyle plan and with the possible aide of medications may provide a lot more impact to your health and appearance then what liposuction can achieve.  Liposuction would definitely not be the right procedure if your weight is not stable at this point and continues to climb.

Allen Rezai, MD · Answer

Thank you for your enquiry.

Liposuction should not be considered as a treatment for
being overweight or a means to lose weight. In fact best candidates for
liposuction are those who are at their ideal weight but have localised fat
deposits which they cannot get rid of despite regular exercise and keeping a
balanced diet.

Please do not consider surgery until you are within normal
BMI, as any surgery at this stage would not only leave you unsatisfied but will
put your life at risk and also increase the risk for complications during and
after surgery.

Best wishes

Allen Rezai M.D.

John Thottam, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, Liposuction is not the answer to total body weight gain. Liposuction is an excellent procedure for someone closer to normal body weight with localized areas of fat deposits such as the abdomen, thighs, back, neck and arms.I recommend a good diet and excercise program watching calorie intake to reduce your weight closer to the normal weight for your body type and height prior to consulting a board certified plastic surgeon.

Marguerite Barnett, MD · Answer

Done safely, most surgeons will not remove more than a few pounds of fat at one setting during liposuction.  i call it lipoSCULPTURE for that reason so that patients don't get the wrong idea.  Ding more can put you into shock and actually kill you!  At the weight you are, your heart and lungs are very stressed from the excess fat so you don't want to add further stress by surgery.  Please get help with your weight BEFORE you see the plastic surgeon.  See your doctor and with his/her help to lose weight you may be able to avoid seeing the plastic surgeon.  Good luck!

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