Do I have too low body fat for liposuction?

Question

24 year old male that struggles with fat area in the thigh, hip. I decided to save for liposuction, and have been hitting the gym 5 times a week and cleaned up my diet. I slashed my body fat 4%. Problem is I am having this lipo in 2 wks and my hips/thighs FINALLY started to give into my fitter lifestyle and slim out. Terrified the doc won't take out enough because there is less fat & if I ever do gain weight in the future it will baloon up again. Should I go off diet to try to "plump" the areas?

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

It is not recommended to gain weight before liposuction surgery. Congratulations on your healthy weight loss. It is hard to give an opinion without pictures, but if you are that close to your goal, you might think about a non-invasive procedure such as CoolSculpting to freeze the last remaining fat. Good luck.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

It is difficult to tell without any pictures I recommend you consult this with your PS and ask him about bodytite I use this and it works great.Best wishes.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF/J Plasma/Renuvion/InMode BodyTite 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

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is hard to give any advice withouot seeing photos or doing an in person evaluation. I do not generally recommend putting on weight before the surgery. We recommend patients to keep their normal weight and body form prior to surgery, and then we are working from a stable situation to create the changes we are working for.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.  Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

All The Best !It is difficult to offer advise without seeing your pictures. In general, it is not a good idea to gain weight before Liposuction. It is possible that with your new, healthier lifestyle you may not need liposuction. You can also research non surgical alternatives (Cool Lipo, Thermi etc) to help you with your situation. Please talk to your plastic surgeon regarding your concerns. All The Best !

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
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 :)

Israel Manon, MD · Answer

Hello
It is hard to say what would be right for you without pictures, so i recommend you  Find a certified plastic surgeon to be evaluated first and can fulfill what you wish to accomplish.  Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Israel Mañon
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Paul C. Dillon, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. It's hard to answer your question without pictures. Its best that you consult with your board certified surgeon on your expectations prior to your scheduled surgery. Best of luck!

Jon Ver Halen, MD, FACS (license suspended) · Answer

Dear Rpmerkle,Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Liposuction is actually best suited to remove areas of "stubborn fat" that remain after you reach your ideal body weight, similar to what you are describing. I have found that many patients can get GOOD results with liposuction alone, and EXCELLENT results with IDEAL Liposuction! IDEAL Lipo is a proprietary technique that we have been developing for the past 12 years. First off, all devices and instruments used are FDA-approved, unlike many fat harvest and transfer devices beying used today. These procedures are typically performed in the office, with only local anesthesia (although patients can request deeper sedation, if they so desire). We typically use Smart / Laser Liposuction or VASER (ultrasound) to reduce dense, fibrous fat, and stimulate collagen formation; Radiofrequency-based skin tightening (like Body Tite, or Thermi) to maximize skin contraction; and Ultrasound, RF, or subcision (Z Wave, Venus, Cellfina) to treat cellulite. Patients go home the day of surgery; typically do not use any narcotics postop for pain control, and are back to light exercise and work 48 hours after their procedures. In my practice, we specifically evaluate patients for these additional treatments, and select the appropriate treatment based on their skin quality, amount of fat, previous treatment(s), and surgical goals. It is best to answer your question during a face-to-face evaluation, when you can discuss your goals and expectations for the procedure, and you can have a physical examination to evaluate for that procedure. I recommend that you find a board-certified, or board-eligible plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Be sure to have all of your questions answered during a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon, and review before and after pictures of similar patients whom have had this procedure. If you have any questions, call our office for assistance. Good luck!
  
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Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS
  
Harvard educated plastic surgeon
  
Texas “Top Doc” 2017, 2018
  
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Manuel Belen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.It is difficult to evaluate the options without seeing photos,
It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a goodevaluation, to provide you with all the information you need to know about the appropriate recommendations, so that you can achieve the desired goals in your body.
I hope this answer will help youMy best wishes for you...

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