I'm a 24 year old African American woman whose BMI is 39.3. Though my BMI is high I live a fairly healthy lifestyle and I am losing weight slowly. All of my life my hips have been smaller than my waistline (no matter how much weight I lost). I was wondering if a procedure done on my waistline would make my hips appear wider, and if it would be safe at my current weight. I understand that these procedures are not quick weight loss substitutes, I prefer to lose weight the old fashioned way!
Answer: Can Someone Who is Overweight or Mildly Obese get Liposuction for Body Shaping Purposes? Theoretically, yes, but as you have pointed out liposuction is not for weight loss. There would have to be a very specific localized are that if treated would make a significant difference for body contour. Patients who have a high BMI and large tummy, usually have a lot of intra-abdominal fat, and in the case mentioned, that is even more likely to be so, since you noted that your hips are relatively narrow compared to your abdomen.
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Answer: Can Someone Who is Overweight or Mildly Obese get Liposuction for Body Shaping Purposes? Theoretically, yes, but as you have pointed out liposuction is not for weight loss. There would have to be a very specific localized are that if treated would make a significant difference for body contour. Patients who have a high BMI and large tummy, usually have a lot of intra-abdominal fat, and in the case mentioned, that is even more likely to be so, since you noted that your hips are relatively narrow compared to your abdomen.
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Answer: Loose weight before any surgery Thank you for sharing your concern with us. I recommend you to loose weight before considerate get these procedures done. You must be a healthy person, within an appropriate BMI of below 30, for safety reasons, to be a good candidate for the procedures you want at the same time, your labs and cardiovascular preoperative evaluation must be optimal.
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Answer: Loose weight before any surgery Thank you for sharing your concern with us. I recommend you to loose weight before considerate get these procedures done. You must be a healthy person, within an appropriate BMI of below 30, for safety reasons, to be a good candidate for the procedures you want at the same time, your labs and cardiovascular preoperative evaluation must be optimal.
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June 20, 2017
Answer: Body Shaping and Liposuction for Weight Loss Liposuction is NOT a method of #weight loss or an alternative to diet and exercise. It does not affect one's metabolism. It is usually recommended that patients who have recently experienced weight loss and massive weight loss (#MWL) remain consistent at their weight for at least six to twelve months prior any cosmetic surgery. Such will better ensure longer lasting results of the procedure without risking the fluctuation and stretching of the skin tissue. An ideal #candidate for #Liposuction is a person in good health who seeks a minimally invasive way to remove stubborn fat. Those who seek increased sculpting of are ideal vaser lipo candidates.
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June 20, 2017
Answer: Body Shaping and Liposuction for Weight Loss Liposuction is NOT a method of #weight loss or an alternative to diet and exercise. It does not affect one's metabolism. It is usually recommended that patients who have recently experienced weight loss and massive weight loss (#MWL) remain consistent at their weight for at least six to twelve months prior any cosmetic surgery. Such will better ensure longer lasting results of the procedure without risking the fluctuation and stretching of the skin tissue. An ideal #candidate for #Liposuction is a person in good health who seeks a minimally invasive way to remove stubborn fat. Those who seek increased sculpting of are ideal vaser lipo candidates.
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August 27, 2015
Answer: Lipo for Moderate Obesity You are correct, #liposuction is not a weight loss procedure (though you do lose weight). In your case you might want to consider a hybrid approach - lose weight by diet and exercise and when you get to a point where it doesn't seem to want to come off more then consider this procedure. Only see a board certified plastic surgeon for the best result and for safety.
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August 27, 2015
Answer: Lipo for Moderate Obesity You are correct, #liposuction is not a weight loss procedure (though you do lose weight). In your case you might want to consider a hybrid approach - lose weight by diet and exercise and when you get to a point where it doesn't seem to want to come off more then consider this procedure. Only see a board certified plastic surgeon for the best result and for safety.
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December 20, 2011
Answer: Liposuction not ideal for mildly obese
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December 20, 2011
Answer: Liposuction not ideal for mildly obese
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