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  • When Is Liposuction NOT the Right Option?
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The ideal candidate here is the person whose ideal body weight in terms of height and weight and body mass index, and you just evaluate their skin elasticity. How much fat they have and what they want. Sometimes they need, for example, a body lift or a tummy tuck and all they want is liposuction. You have to explain that the procedure can be done, but it's not going to optimal results as if they have the bigger procedure.

When Is Liposuction NOT the Right Option?

Liposuction may seem like the best option for your goals. However, as Dr. Moneer Jaibaji explains, even if your physique fits the bill, there may be a better procedure.