Many patients come to our Pittsburgh offices seeking liposuction due to having areas of unwanted fat accumulation. Despite sensible eating and exercising, these areas are resistant to improvement. Liposuction can safely and accurately target those \u201cproblematic\u201d areas resulting in improved balance to the body\u2019s contour.<\/span><\/p>\nLiposuction is not a weight loss procedure like a gastric bypass surgery would be, it should be thought of as a contouring or sculpting procedure. The most common areas are the abdominal wall, hips, love handles, thighs, arms, back, neck, knees, calves, and ankles.<\/span><\/p>\nWho is a candidate for liposuction?<\/h2>\n
When it comes to the liposuction procedure itself, it\u2019s important to note what the <\/span>ideal candidate looks like. <\/span>Not only should the candidate be a healthy person without life-threatening illnesses or medical conditions, but the patient should also:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Have excess fat deposits.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Be an adult who is within 30% of their ideal weight.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Have firm, elastic skin.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Have good muscle tone.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n