How close do i need to be to a normal body weight to be a good candidate for liposculpture? can i get liposculpture if i'm about 40 lbs. overweight, or do i have to lose weight first?

It's : It's generally a good idea to lose your excess weight prior to surgery if possible. It will make the surgery easier to perform, likely with better results. If you know from past experience that you're not likely to be able to lose more than 15-20 pounds, then it's reasonable to undergo liposuction even you're not at your ideal weight. Some patients are better able to lose weight, and are more motivated, after surgery. The main issue will be whether you have fat deposits or accumulations that can be nicely treated with liposculpture/liposuction. If the overlying skin quality is poor, or if you have loose or excess skin, you may benefit more from a different type of procedure. Good luck. Andres taleisnik, M.D. http:///www.ataleisnikmd.com.

As : As long as you have areas on your body that are out of proportion to the rest of you, then you can have liposuction (liposculpture) whenever you like. Just remember lipo is for creation of harmony in your body and not for weight loss. Good luck from nyc. For more info visit ww.Drgrossman.Com.

Ideally : Ideally you should be at a stable weight for 6 months and within 10--15% of your ideal body weight with a bmi close to 25.

Stable: The ideal candidates for liposuction are their goal weight or at a stable weight. Liposuction is not a weight loss tool, but rather it helps contour stubborn fatty deposits. http://www.dassmd.com/liposuction/index.html.

Lose First: Patients undergoing any type of body contouring surgery should be as close as possible to their long-term stable weight prior to proceeding. Doing so, will help minimize the risk of complications and help prevent the need for additional surgery subsequently.