It is common for a plastic surgeon to limit Liposuction Surgery to patients below a BMI of 30-35. Ideal candidates for Liposuction are in good health and have a BMI under 30. Patients whose BMIs are 35 and up are far riskier to treat because there may be too much fat in an area to remove safely.
Having certain chronic health conditions could disqualify you from having liposuction. For instance, if you have heart disease or high blood pressure, liposuction might not be the best solution for you. Fortunately, Yonick Plastic Surgery provides nonsurgical body contouring options, too.
There is no upper age limit on liposuction
The ideal candidate for liposuction is going to be within 20-30 pounds of their ideal weight, in good general health, and has good skin laxity.
Those who are Taking Certain Medications on a Regular Basis: Smartlipo is not recommended for those who take certain medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, or anticoagulants such as Coumadin (warfarin) that can increase the risk of bleeding.
Liposuction risks can include:
Change in skin sensation that may persist. Damage to deeper structures such asnerves, blood vessels, muscles, lungs and abdominal organs. Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications. Fluid accumulation.
Generally, people of normal weight who have localized areas of protruding fat achieve the most desired results, however, persons who are slightly overweight can also benefit from liposuction.
The total complication rate of liposuction is approximately 5%, with most complications being minor.
As described, gluteal fat transfer is the only procedure with a higher risk of fatal fat embolism, and is still considered to have the highest mortality rate of any aesthetic procedure.
Once fat cells have been removed through liposuction, those cells cannot grow back, and we cannot develop new fat cells. As adults, we have a fixed number of fat cells. However, our remaining fat cells can enlarge and shrink with weight gain or loss.
It is recommended that, for best results, you be within 30 pounds of your ideal weight before undergoing liposuction. This number may be more or less depending on body type, but 30 pounds is a reasonable weight loss goal. If you need to lose closer to 100 pounds, you should attempt natural weight loss.
There is not a set maximum weight that will disqualify you from having liposuction. However, most plastic surgeons will not perform liposuction if you are over 30 BMI. This is because once you are at the obese level, it becomes more dangerous to perform elective surgery such as liposuction.
But generally, a BMI under 30 is good news. In addition, it is especially well suited for minimally-invasive procedures such as liposuction and skin tightening. With your BMI, you are likely to see good results from both procedures.
As with any surgery, liposuction has risks. These risks include bleeding and a reaction to anesthesia. Other risks specific to liposuction include: Contour irregularities. Your skin may appear bumpy, wavy or withered due to uneven fat removal, poor skin elasticity and scarring.
When fat deposits are removed through liposuction, those fat cells are gone forever. After liposuction, the body's contour is improved, and ideally, the areas in question are now more in proportion to the rest of the body. That said, there will always be some fat cells left in the areas where liposuction was done.
The procedure uses your own body fat, making the likelihood of rejection very slim. There are no risks of allergic reactions, as you are using your own tissue.
Which is Right For Me: a Tummy Tuck or Lipo? If loose skin is a concern for you, a tummy tuck will give you the best results. If you simply have small pockets of fat around your midsection that you'd like to address, liposuction is probably the best option for you.
You may also begin to notice loose skin in the areas treated with liposuction. This is normal and your skin will continue to tighten over the next 2-3 months.
Liposuction can occasionally result in:
Bleeding under the skin (a condition called haematoma) Persistent numbness that can last for months. Changes in skin colour in the treated areas. A build-up of fluid in the lungs (called pulmonary oedema) due to the fluid injected into the body.
There is no specific weight you need to achieve before getting liposuction. However, a key liposuction prep tip is to reach your target weight, or at least get close to it, several months before your surgery. Remember that reaching your goal weight is different from achieving your ideal body.
Unfortunately, if you are significantly overweight or obese, liposuction may not be appropriate to provide you with the results that you want. Ideal liposuction candidates must be in good overall health with no medical conditions that can impair their ability to heal.
Most patients will see 90% of their ultimate liposuction results with in one to three months after surgery. For the first few weeks after surgery there is postoperative swelling.
Only small amounts of weight can be removed during liposuction due to risks from the procedure. Only fat under the skin can be removed by liposuction, not the internal fat that surrounds our organs and is more important in obesity-related medical problems.
Pain varies considerably from person to person. For most, it feels like having a giant bruise in the area that was treated. It shouldn't be so severe that it keeps you from concentrating on other things (reading, watching TV, walking, etc.).