Typically there are two types of liposuction patients. The first type is someone who exercises and has a healthy diet but has stubborn pockets of fat that will not improve. The second type is someone who does not exercise or eat properly and wants the liposuction procedure to jump-start them on the path to healthier, more active living. Typically patients in the first group have longer-lasting results because they already have good lifestyle habits in place. In addition, the patient must not only have excess fat in an area, but the skin tone also needs to be good for proper re-draping.