Tumescent Liposuction: Who is a good candidate?
Athletic individuals who are already on an exercise program and of a normal body weight are considered ideal for this treatment. Usually they have done just about everything possible to lose the unwanted localized fat accumulation. In general, however, patients should not be obese. Patients can be slightly to moderately overweight and still be candidates for this surgery. In general, the most important thing is that they have realistic expectations of what they can achieve. Age by itself is not a significant factor. The patient should be in good general health without significant heart or lung problems. This technique is not for the very obese patient and is not a substitute for weight loss. There is a limit to how much fat can be removed safely at one time.
