Who are the best candidates for liposuction?

Doctor's Answer

Liposuction is an invasive cosmetic procedure performed under general anaesthesia. It is not a weight loss tool and has no proven medical benefits.

Therefore, suitable patients must be able to tolerate general anaesthesia safely. They shouldn’t have heart problems, their blood pressure must be under control and they should be generally well.

The best candidates for liposuction are people who have a stable weight, who exercise regularly, but for some reason can’t get rid of a stubborn area of fat.

Doing liposuction well doesn’t mean taking out the most amount of fat. A well done procedure should leave you with a more pleasing shape, in males that may mean defining a six-pack, in females that may mean giving a nicer waist but preserving other curves.

From your description, you sound like an ideal candidate for liposuction.

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