Is liposuction at 22 too young? I regularly workout and lift weights.

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Hello, I am 22 years old. I used to weigh 200lbs but I diet and exercised my way down to 150. I am currently 5’7, female and have hit a point where I am stuck at 158 pounds. My only issue is that I have fat on the inside of my thighs that causes chafing anytime I wear shorts or a dress. Even at my lightest I had this problem and if I’m going to have lipo I would want to do other places while I’m at it. Is 22 too young to consider lipo?

David Hansen, MD · Answer

When you need liposuction, it is there for you no matter what age you are. 22 is a very common age to get it since it is the best motivator there is.

Athanasios Christopoulos, MD · Answer

I think that your age is ideal for having liposuction. This is because your skin at this age is still elastic which is really important for this. From the other point of view your body shape is stable regarding the growth. Obviously is better to be at your ideal weight or close to it in order to have the best result.

Christian A. Prada, MD, FACS · Answer

The simple answer is no.  If you have worked hard to get to were you want to be, yet still have areas of fat that bother you, liposuction is a excellent treatment option.  If the inner thighs are the only area of concern, this can be done in an office setting under local anesthetic.  The recovery is very quick.

Shayne Webb, MD · Answer

You aren't too young for liposuction.  In fact, having liposuction at your age would likely lead to a better result as the elasticity of young skin responds better than if you were older with less elasticity.Best wishes

Erik Miles, MD, FACS · Answer

You are not too young to undergo liposuction. In fact, younger patients often get a better result to due to better skin elasticity and contraction after the procedure.  Patients who lose a significant amount of weight will often have loose skin which can limit the liposuction results.  It is difficult to make specific recommendations without pictures or an examination.  My advice is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

ljk0609.  While photographs would be helpful, it sounds like you are a reasonable candidate for a Liposuction of your upper inner thighs, even at your age. It sounds like you have maxed out your weight loss with diet and exercise, which was the right thing to do, and liposuction should address your needs quite nicely. Seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to explore all options. Good luck.

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. At 22 you are a good candidate as long as you meet the requirements. Liposuction is a very powerful technique in the right hands, and can have dramatic results in a variety of areas and a in a variety of patients.  That said, the ideal liposuction candidate has localized fat deposits and quality overlying skin without significant excess skin or skin damage.  Fat can then be removed to a]strategically sculpt the body and accentuate feminine curves.  The skin then retracts over the new shape to give the final result.That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  A key quality indicator is Board Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can get liposuction at 22, if you're a candidate. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Your age should not be a problem.  I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon.  Your surgeon will take into consideration your family and personal medical history as well as your current medications to determine if you are a good candidate for surgery.  Best of luck!

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
Look like you are a good candidate for liposuction. Unfortunately, without pictures, it is very difficult to give you a proper answer. l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

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