Would I be eligible for large volume liposuction?

March 4, 2021
Asked By:Golden0602 in North Carolina, NC

*Here goes nothing* I am considering liposuction (large volume). I am 5’6 242lbs, I believe my BMI is 39. I know this procedure isn’t usually ideal for my BMI but I see it can be done safely. Am I a good candidate or wasting my time? Or would an abdominoplasty be more ideal? Thank you in advance!

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March 9, 2021

Answer: Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 9, 2021

Answer: Weight loss prior to surgery

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 9, 2021

Answer: Weight loss prior to surgery

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 9, 2021

Answer: Liposuction candidate

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 9, 2021

Answer: Liposuction candidate

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March 7, 2021

Answer: Lipo360 + abdominoplasty/tummy tuck - VASER HD, J Plasma/Renuvion/Inmode BodyTite, fat grafting for buttock lift/BBL

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 7, 2021

Answer: Lipo360 + abdominoplasty/tummy tuck - VASER HD, J Plasma/Renuvion/Inmode BodyTite, fat grafting for buttock lift/BBL

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 7, 2021

Answer: Weigh reduction before liposuction

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 7, 2021

Answer: Weigh reduction before liposuction

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