Weight Loss Before Liposuction

Whenever possible, patients should be near their ideal body weight before they undergo liposuction. For some patients this just isn’t possible and under these circumstances a stable body weight is acceptable. When patients are actively losing weight, it’s appropriate to delay surgery until a stable weight has been obtained.

It’s important to realize that weight fluctuations after surgery can adversely impact the results of liposuction. For this reason, every effort should be made to reach a stable weight that can be easily maintained before and after surgery.