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Can "fat but fit" people still get liposuction?

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Dr. Gary Tuma answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Liposuction: Liposuction is not a weight reduction operation, but a body contouring surgery. You should see a board certified plastic surgeon to go over your options.

Answered 9/25/2014

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes: If your goal is to reshape the distribution of fat, liposuction may be helpful within limits. Liposuction is not a method of weight loss, and is not effective toward this end.

Answered 2/27/2013

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No.: No, i would not consider someone who is “fat” a good candidate for liposuction surgery. Generally speaking, the “ideal” candidate for liposuction surgery is a healthy person with localized diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue with good quality overlying skin elasticity.

Answered 3/29/2013

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