Houston Plastic Surgery Blog

Sometimes, no matter how much you diet or exercise, there are certain areas of the body that stubbornly hang onto fat. Many women are familiar with stomach bulges that appear after a pregnancy or weight gain and never disappear. If you have one or more fat deposits unaffected by diet and exercise, you may be a good candidate for liposuction.

Ideal liposuction candidates have the following characteristics:

• Have already reached their weight loss goals
• Remain realistic about what liposuction can do. Liposuction is not a short cut to the "perfect" body. Anyone who thinks they can achieve perfection through liposuction should reconsider his or her expectations
• Do not have any other major illness
• Are not excessively obese

Liposuction works best when used to remove localized areas of fat, like those that accumulate on thighs, hips, or stomach. Most liposuction candidates are of average size, but would like to contour and shape specific body areas. Liposuction should not be considered a treatment for obesity.

If you are interested in learning more about liposuction, please contact Houston, Texas area plastic surgeon Dr. Leo Lapuerta to schedule a consultation today.