Would weight gain before liposuction help me achieve better results more easily?

February 8, 2023
Asked By:jjmmbb in Sanger, California

I am 5'6, 125 pounds and have stubborn belly & thigh fat, even when I'm down to 115. I've heard it can be harder to do lipo on thin people and have a 'smooth' result on the skin's surface. Would it be 'better' for me to gain a few pounds before the procedure, to make fat extraction easier, remove the same amount of fat as if I were thinner and get a good result? My skin is healthy and tight, so loose skin isn't a concern.

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May 5, 2023

Answer: Skinny Lipo

Moises Salama, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 16, 2023

Answer: Weight Gain Before Liposuction

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 16, 2023

Answer: Weight Gain Before Liposuction

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 14, 2023

Answer: Weight gain

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 14, 2023

Answer: Weight gain

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 13, 2023

Answer: Liposuction

James Lee, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
February 13, 2023

Answer: Liposuction

James Lee, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
February 12, 2023

Answer: Liposuction with stable weight

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 12, 2023

Answer: Liposuction with stable weight

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