The 4 Most Faqs Regarding Liposuction
1) Who are the best candidates for liposuction? The best candidates for liposuction are normal-weight people with firm, elastic skin who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas. You should be physically healthy, psychologically stable and realistic in your expectations. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon. Age is not a major consideration; however, older patients may have diminished skin elasticity and may not achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter skin. Liposuction carries greater risk for individuals with medical problems such as diabetes, significant heart or lung disease, poor blood circulation, or those who have recently had surgery near the area to be contoured. 2) Should I diet and exercise to lose weight before or after liposuction? People about 25 – 30% above their ideal weight are candidates for body contouring surgeries. Liposuction is an excellent way to...