I want to lipo the stubborn areas on my legs (saddlebags, knees, area just above knee or lower quad area) that I can't seem to get rid of through exercise. I'm 5'3" and typically weigh 113-115 lbs. I haven't had a consult yet, but I was worried that the surgeon would say that I wasn't a good candidate for lipo so I allowed myself to put on some weight. I now weigh 119 lbs. My question is, can a person of my weight have lipo? And should I go back to 115 lbs or put on more weight? Thanks!
Answer: Liposuction of your thighs and knees will make a big difference.
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Answer: Liposuction of your thighs and knees will make a big difference.
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Answer: Is There a Minimum Weight for Liposuction? No, because liposuction is a contouring procedure and not a weight-loss procedure. So if you have saddlebags or localized areas of fat that are diet and exercise resistant, those area are appropriate for treatment with liposuction.For small areas, there are non-invasive methods of fat reduction, like SculpSure, that will remove fat without surgery, but they require multiple treatments and are spread over several months or more. Liposuction removes all the unwanted fat at once.Commonly done areas are around the kees and the outer thighs or saddlebag areas, abdomen, waist, flanks, and bra rolls.
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Answer: Is There a Minimum Weight for Liposuction? No, because liposuction is a contouring procedure and not a weight-loss procedure. So if you have saddlebags or localized areas of fat that are diet and exercise resistant, those area are appropriate for treatment with liposuction.For small areas, there are non-invasive methods of fat reduction, like SculpSure, that will remove fat without surgery, but they require multiple treatments and are spread over several months or more. Liposuction removes all the unwanted fat at once.Commonly done areas are around the kees and the outer thighs or saddlebag areas, abdomen, waist, flanks, and bra rolls.
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June 20, 2017
Answer: Is There a Minimum Weight for Liposuction Vaser liposuction, also known as Vaser #lipo, LipoSelection or Liposuction, is an advanced body #contouring procedure that selectively removes unwanted body fat. An alternative to the harsh techniques of traditional liposuction, #Vaser lipo uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology designed to gently #reshape your body. There are three types of #Vaser Lipo. Each benefit patients differently depending on their needs.
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June 20, 2017
Answer: Is There a Minimum Weight for Liposuction Vaser liposuction, also known as Vaser #lipo, LipoSelection or Liposuction, is an advanced body #contouring procedure that selectively removes unwanted body fat. An alternative to the harsh techniques of traditional liposuction, #Vaser lipo uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology designed to gently #reshape your body. There are three types of #Vaser Lipo. Each benefit patients differently depending on their needs.
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May 19, 2016
Answer: Is there a minimum weight for liposuction? Who is an ideal liposuction candidate? Thank you for your question. Ideal candidates for liposuction are those patients who are at or close to an ideal and stable weight, who have good skin tone and elasticity, and who have stubborn and localized fat pockets that are resistant to both diet and exercise. There is no weight minimum that would prevent you from being a candidate for liposuction of your thighs, the question becomes whether or not you have fat to remove. Bulking up or eating to increase the amount of excess adipose fat is not advised. More often than not, patients end up gaining fat in the 'wrong' areas and end up compromising what their final result could have been. From the photo that you included, you appear to be a good candidate for some liposuction of your inner thighs and the saddle bags of your outer thighs. It is hard to qualify your skin tone and how well the skin would retract following a liposuction procedure from your photo alone, so a physical exam would be important to confirm this but I believe that you could realistically expect better overall thigh contour from a liposuction procedure. When you are ready and back to your normal and stable weight, I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is well-experienced in liposuction and body contouring procedures. I hope you find this helpful and best of luck!
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May 19, 2016
Answer: Is there a minimum weight for liposuction? Who is an ideal liposuction candidate? Thank you for your question. Ideal candidates for liposuction are those patients who are at or close to an ideal and stable weight, who have good skin tone and elasticity, and who have stubborn and localized fat pockets that are resistant to both diet and exercise. There is no weight minimum that would prevent you from being a candidate for liposuction of your thighs, the question becomes whether or not you have fat to remove. Bulking up or eating to increase the amount of excess adipose fat is not advised. More often than not, patients end up gaining fat in the 'wrong' areas and end up compromising what their final result could have been. From the photo that you included, you appear to be a good candidate for some liposuction of your inner thighs and the saddle bags of your outer thighs. It is hard to qualify your skin tone and how well the skin would retract following a liposuction procedure from your photo alone, so a physical exam would be important to confirm this but I believe that you could realistically expect better overall thigh contour from a liposuction procedure. When you are ready and back to your normal and stable weight, I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is well-experienced in liposuction and body contouring procedures. I hope you find this helpful and best of luck!
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January 27, 2014
Answer: Is There a Minimum Weight for Liposuction No, there is no minimal weight necessary to undergo liposuction surgery. Generally speaking, the ideal patient for liposuction surgery is one who has achieved a long-term stable weight and presents with diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue of specific areas, with good quality overlying skin elasticity. When the time is right, seek consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who can provide you with good, specific, and ethical advice. Best wishes.
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January 27, 2014
Answer: Is There a Minimum Weight for Liposuction No, there is no minimal weight necessary to undergo liposuction surgery. Generally speaking, the ideal patient for liposuction surgery is one who has achieved a long-term stable weight and presents with diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue of specific areas, with good quality overlying skin elasticity. When the time is right, seek consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who can provide you with good, specific, and ethical advice. Best wishes.
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April 26, 2011
Answer: Yes please reduce your weight and then have liposuction
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April 26, 2011
Answer: Yes please reduce your weight and then have liposuction
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