There are requirements that anyone wishing to undergo liposuction surgery must meet before they are considered eligible candidates. The first physical requirement is quite obvious and that concerns the weight of the prospective patient. The patient must also be in overall good health without pre-existing medical conditions. There are additional requirements that include no smoking and skin elasticity for best results.
Liposuction is not a weight loss treatment and people who are excessively overweight or obese will not be eligible. Ideally the candidate should be at least within 15 percent of their ideal body weight. Some surgeon will have their own standards ranging from 10 to 20 percent but the general idea is the same. There is a weight requirement to be a liposuction candidate because an obese patient increases the risk of complications.
Having any type of chronic medical problem can also increase the risk of complications. Things like diabetes or any type of active disease can become seriously worse if the patient undergoes liposuction. The patient should be in overall good shape and be willing to continue regular exercise as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Maintaining a healthy and stable weight is actually a very important consideration.
Patients that smoke will be asked to quit for at least several weeks before the day of the surgery. The plastic surgeon should be away of any medications, prescription or over the counter that the patient is currently taking. Skin with natural elasticity will improve the results and those with loose or damaged skin might be recommended for a lift or tuck procedure.
Finally, it is a good idea to make sure that liposuction surgery is the right solution for your goals. A simple test is to pinch some fat in the area where you desire treatment. For example, if you want to liposuction love handles and you can grab more than a quarter inch of fat then liposuction might be your solution. For a more accurate evaluation schedule a consultation session with your plastic surgeon.
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