Can I Get Liposuction if I Weigh 240lbs?

I have a lot of experience with "large volume" liposuction and I have found that often patients "get stuck" trying to lose weight before wanting something done.  I have found that by doing large volume "debulking" liposuction first, patients are motivated and it further enhances their "gusto" to push hard and further refine their appearance with diet and exercise.  There have also been some recent studies that show some medical benefits to fat reduction / liposuction.  I still absolutely will not cut any corners on patient safety. I get full medical clearance and will only do surgery if everything is medically clear.  Lovenox is also something I have a lot of experience with in patients with higher BMIs in oder to minimize blood clots.

While you may not loose a lot of weight with liposuction it may improve the contour of your body which will make you happy. you need a consultation and realistic expectations. As out patient surgery 5 liters is all most doctors will remove so to do more you would need an overnight stay in the hospital. Good Luck

     Liposuction is usually recommended for stubborn fatty deposits and not for generalized reduction.   However, if you are otherwise healthy, the liposuction can be performed.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

If you do not have any health issues then you can have liposuction. Remember that you will see close to nothing in the way of weight loss with liposuction. It in no way takes the place of a weight loss program. There is a standard protocol for the amount of fat to be removed during one surgical setting. Your surgeon will not be able to liposuction out an endless amount of fat. Normally the procedure is used to remove pocket of fat or to sculpt the body. If your expectations are reasonable then you may be pleased with the result. Good luck to you.

The ideal candidate for liposuction is thin with isolated areas of fat. Nevertheless, heavier patients are often very pleased with the procedure provided their expectations are in line with the capabilities of the procedure. Loose skin is a common side effect when large volume liposuction is performed.

If you have been dieting and exercising and are healthy otherwise, then liposuction is a great motivator to keep up the success and look good. Often full figured patients may need a few liposuctions to cover the different areas and is fairly easy to undergo under local tumescent anesthesia.  Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD

This is a great question. You are still a candidate as long as you are otherwise "healthy." Obviously, it would benefit you to lose some weight but it's not mandatory, and sometimes it's just not going to happen without some help. "Help" includes liposuction as an option to go along with an improved diet and regular exercise. Liposuction with only take off less than around 10 lbs but it also removes some of the storage capability and frequently adds motivation to slim down even further. You will notice a difference right away though. There is a limit to how much fat can be removed in one setting so liposuction of multiple areas would likely need to be performed during separate sessions. Awake Lipo would make this more affordable and less exhausting for you. 

Your  BMI is 43 which is very high, so you should start losing weight, reward yourself with some lipo and keep losing.

Liposuction is best for spot areas, but it can work as a jumpstart if you are having no luck losing weight.

  

Liposuction is not for weight loss. If you need correction of fat deposits then you will have some improvement. You will need to lose weight afterwards

The answer is that it depends on your goals from the liposuction surgery.  Assuming you are otherwise healthy, the procedure done in the right hands and the right location should be safe for you.  However, liposuction is not a weight loss technique but rather a body reshaping procedure.  If your goal is to have a "bikini" body than your goals are not realistic from liposuction.  However, if you want to remove a large amount of fat and help reshape your body or if you feel that this may jump start you to a newer lifestlye, than it can be the procedure for you.  The most important thing is that you have a realistic expectation from the surgery so you will not be unhappy with the results.