Who is a Candidate?

Who is a Candidate for Tumescent Liposuction?

If you are generally in good health, but are unhappy with certain areas of fat on your body, you are likely to be a good candidate for tumescent liposuction. Having realistic expectations for your goals is the most important criterion.

Tumescent technique liposuction is a very safe procedure, and can be performed on most adult women of all ages and nearly all sizes. The best liposuction candidates are women of healthy weight who are seeking to reduce localized areas of fat on their body.

Overweight women can also be good candidates for tumescent liposuction if they wish to reduce specific areas of fat on their body and have realistic expectations. They should have stable weight for a year or more before undergoing liposuction surgery. Liposuction is not a solution for overall weight loss, but can address disproportionately large areas of fat and may help “jump start” a reduction regimen.

Dr. Finder can determine if you are a good candidate for liposuction during a consultation with you at her office. There is no cost for this consultation, and the consultation takes only about 30 minutes.

If you are not a good candidate for liposuction surgery, Dr. Finder will advise you of this during your consultation. Dr. Finder will only perform liposuction on women who are medically-qualified candidates for surgery.

Who Is The Ideal Candidate?

The ideal candidate for tumescent liposuction is a woman who:

• Has localized fat deposits
• Has areas of her body that are disproportionate
• Can maintain a stable weight
• Maintains a healthy lifestyle, including healthy eating and exercise habits
• Has localized bulges of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise
• Seeks to reshape specific areas of her body
• Is psychologically stable
• Has realistic expectations
  

Who Is Not a Candidate?

Women who are not good candidates for tumescent liposuction include:

• Women whose weight is steadily increasing
• Women who are in poor health or who suffer from certain medical conditions
• Women with unrealistic expectations for results
• Women seeking to address cellulite specifically
• Women with only loose skin without excess fat
  

What areas of the body can be treated by liposuction?

Almost any area of the body can be treated by tumescent liposuction by Dr. Finder.  The most requested sites include the abdomen, thighs, hips, waist, back, buttocks, arms, neck and jawline.

How many areas can be treated at one time?

The number of body sites to be treated by liposuction in one session varies by the size of the area, thickness of the fat, and individual factors, such as health status.

The exact number of sites to be safely treated will be determined during your consultation with Dr. Finder and a written proposal will be made.