The suction tubes used in this technique are very thin and minimize the amount of trauma produced. The incisions usually heal nicely with few if any sutures. There is minimal scarring. After surgery patients can get up and walk out of the office themselves, and are usually back to their regular routine in a couple of days. Best Candidates for Liposuction Active, healthy persons of average or near-average weight and good skin tone are best suited for liposuction.
Overweight individuals can benefit if they are in the process of exercising and losing weight.
However, this technique is not for the very obese and is not a substitute for weight loss. Candidates must have realistic expectations for what liposuction can and cannot do. Age by itself is not a significant factor. Candidates must have no significant medical problems. Liposuction can also be used in the treatment of a number of medical conditions, as well as aid in the performance of other, non-cosmetic surgical procedures.