Liposuction & Your BMI: What to Know
Your Body Mass Index (BMI) plays a key role in determining if liposuction is the right option for you. While liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure, it is an excellent way to sculpt and refine your body by targeting stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise.
However, if your BMI is too high, most surgeons may recommend lowering it before considering liposuction. That’s because liposuction is designed for spot reduction, not overall weight loss. The best candidates are already close to their ideal weight but struggle with localized fat pockets.
By maintaining a healthy BMI, you can achieve more balanced, natural-looking results and improve the safety and effectiveness of the procedure.
Try out the Liposuction Weight Loss Calculator below to check your BMI and see if weight loss might be recommended before surgery.