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Candidates for Liposuction 

There are some general parameters of the “perfect candidate,” and that usually includes being within a reasonable range of your ideal body weight. A person with skin that “snaps back” well will achieve better results than someone who—due to age or genetics—doesn’t have as much collagen or elastin in their skin. Certain drugs and habits, including smoking, can put someone at too high of a risk to merit elective surgery. However, only a cosmetic surgeon specializing in lipo can tell you if liposuction and any complementary procedure are right for you.

Liposuction may be used on nearly any part of the body, including the back, arms, and even the knees. It can be a stand-alone procedure, or more commonly, part of larger body contouring procedures. Both men and women might be candidates for liposuction, and there are no age restrictions (although advanced age and related issues might put someone at too high of a risk if liposuction is performed).

If you’ve gone as far as you can go with diet and exercise and still aren’t achieving the results you want, don’t wait too long to explore liposuction.  Generally speaking, the younger your skin and body are when undergoing an elective procedure, the quicker the healing process and the more likely the skin will snap back. For those who aren’t deemed good candidates for lipo, there are still other options available. Our surgeons can recommend alternative procedures for excess skin and fat removal to enhance appearance and self-esteem.