Can a teenager have nonsurgical liposuction done?

Liposuction is such a great and safe procedure especially if done under tumescent technique local. Your teenage daughter probably really could benefit from liposuction. The nonsurgical methods are usually a waste of time and money. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

Liposuction is a predictable and safe procedure. Medically speaking a teenager would be an excellent candidate. Whether the patient would be psychologically a good candidate is another matter. The parents take responsibility for the operation however.

     This is very difficult to answer without an exam and more specifics.  In general, elective cosmetic procedures are reserved for those 18 and above but there are always exceptions.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Although
there are always a few exceptions, the majority of plastic surgeons recommend
waiting for elective cosmetic surgery until after age 18. This is because the
body is still developing, so any results gained through the procedure could
quickly be lost as the body changes with maturity. Once overall body growth has
stabilized, it’s much easier for surgeons to better gauge the best approach to
take toward body contouring, as well as having the assurance that results will
be long-lasting, and not require multiple follow-up procedures to compensate
for further physical development.

Congenital problems as you
describe are one of the main indications for treating a teenager. The
non-surgical fat removal devices are some of the only machines that actually
work well. We use the Zerona, and it works quite well for what you describe.
Removing the excess fat while quite young so the skin will contract better is
also advisable. Make sure whomever you see has significant experience with the
technology as they are operator dependant.