It should be emphasized that liposuction is not a good substitute for weight loss by proper diet and exercise. It is intended for changing body shape where fat deposits are unable to be shifted by conventional methods.

The ideal candidate will be close to their ideal weight. .A patient needs to be in good medical condition to heal and resist infection.

Young patients with moderate amounts of fat and good skin tone, or texture, achieve excellent results with liposculpture, as their skin readily retracts when the fat is removed.

Older patients with diminished skin elasticity need to weigh up the benefits of the procedure against the possibility that the skin may not entirely retract. Your doctor will advise you of the appropriate volume of fat which can be removed to minimize unsightly sagging skin. A better outcome may be achieved with smaller multiple procedures over time. Individuals who have large areas of excess fat may also be good candidates for tumescent liposuction due to the reduced trauma. However, a further procedure may be needed to deal with the redundant loose skin, such as a tummy tuck, body lift or jowl lift.