Would my 15 year old daughter be able to get liposuction? (Photo)

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She weighs 145 and she's 5'5 and 15. She has fat on her thighs and stomach. Can she get the "surgery" at 145 llbs?

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. There's no age limit or ideal age for Liposuction. However, patients must be over 18 years of age.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is not recommendable to perform any cosmetic surgery to minors.
Kind regards

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello stephaniedancer,Thanks for your question.In general, elective cosmetic surgery is not recommended for minors.  It is typically limited to nose surgery and ear surgery.Liposuction in a 15yo who actually seems to be fairly normal looking is not typically performed.  Liposuction is used for spot fat loss, not weight loss.Your daughter's body is changing a lot for the next several years and diet and exercise are typically better for what I am seeing.  She would need parental consent to proceed as she is a minor.Her current weight is not an issue.Good luck,Dr. Shah

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Generally, it is not advisable to perform cosmetic surgery on minors.  At 15 her body is changing rapidly and it would be best to wait.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can get liposuction at any age, the question is does she actually need this or is weight loss a better option.  If she is under 18, she would need parental consent.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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