Am I a Good Candidate For Liposuction?

Sep 26
08:10

2011

Aloysius Aucoin

Aloysius Aucoin

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Most men and women considering liposuction forget that because it's an elective procedure they may not qualify for one reason or another. Ask yourself these three questions to prepare for your initial consultation with a surgeon.

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If you've been considering whether your body and self-confidence might benefit from having liposuction performed,Am I a Good Candidate For Liposuction? Articles there are a lot of personal questions you must answer in order to be considered a good candidate. Am I healthy enough to undergo an elective procedure? Do I qualify for the procedure based on my weight? Am I making a sound decision based on the logical considerations? These are things that patients struggle to answer, but they are necessary questions that come up during an initial consultation with a plastic surgeon.

By addressing these questions yourself, before a consultation, you will be better prepared to have a conversation to discuss your aesthetic goals.

Am I healthy?

Elective surgery isn't like other surgeries. You need to have a healthy body in order to undergo an invasive procedure like liposuction. Most medical concerns include if you have active diabetes, heart conditions, high blood pressure, and others. These can complicate parts of the procedure that involve anesthesia or necessary incisions. Before speaking to a plastic surgeon, it may be wise to speak to your general practitioner first to assess whether you are in good health to undergo an elective surgery.

Am I the "right" weight?

Most men and women assume that you can get liposuction at any weight. This is untrue because of the health problems associated with obesity and being overweight. Just as you wouldn't be qualified if you had a health condition, being overweight can also put you at risk during a procedure. Most plastic surgeons will work with patients who have already been through a diet and exercise program and have fatty deposits that are stubborn to their own efforts. Liposuction should be seen as a body contouring procedure, not a weight loss option.

Am I sure?

One of the less cut and dry questions that you will have to ask yourself and speak with your potential surgeon about is whether you are sure that this is something you are committed to doing. Liposuction is an expensive invasive procedure that comes with a number of risks. You need to be fully committed both financially and emotionally in order to be considered a good candidate. Make sure that you are choosing to have the procedure done for the right reasons; reasons that make you feel happy and more self-confident and are not rooted in an attempt to please another.

It's also important to keep in mind that the procedure may not fully achieve your aesthetic goals; they will only help as best they can. Talk to your doctor about your body and what you're looking to achieve. If it's reasonable and you feel confident, there is no reason why a doctor wouldn't qualify your candidacy for plastic surgery.