Are you a good candidate? People who make the best candidates for Liposuction are those that are within 2 to 3 stone of their ideal body weight and want to have localised fat removed. Liposuction can remove significant amounts of fat but weight reduction is not the purpose of Liposuction. Weight reduction does occur with large volume Liposuction removal but, to be safe, we do this over more than one session because removing too much fat at once can be dangerous. Brief outline of areas were Liposuction is useful. Calves and knees. Inner and outer thighs. Hips and flanks. Buttocks. Love handles. Back and chest. Upper arms. Neck and jowls. What Makes a Good Candidate For Liposuction? Basically, anyone who is not a bad candidate as outlined above is a good candidate. Below are some common examples of the client who is likely to obtain a good result from Liposuction. Localised fat deposit The ideal candidate is one who is at, or just slightly above, his/her ideal body weight but has one fatty area that just will not go away. With women this is often the lateral thigh (saddlebags) or the abdomen. With men, this is usually the flanks (love handles) and abdomen. Lateral Thighs Fat within the lateral thigh area is easily Liposuctioned AND the skin in this area has a thick dermis that allows it to contract well. Abdomen Abdomen is usually has a thick dermis and responds favourably. Flanks This areas usually have a more fibrous fat but still respond favourably. Knees, calves, medial thighs, back, arms, and neck These areas are highly variable and must be considered individually. Good results are possible if good quality skin is present. Liposuction - What Do You Want To Change? It is important that you have a clear idea of what you want changed when you go for a consultation. The least favourite thing a plastic surgeon wants to hear is: What do you think I need done? Look in a mirror and identify what bothers you. Be specific. It may be helpful to look back at younger pictures to see if that problem always existed or if it is part of ageing. Bring the picture, as it may be helpful.