Am I a good candidate for liposuction?

You may be a good candidate for liposuction if you have localized excess fat or if you desire contouring in any of the following areas:

* cheeks, jowls and neck
* upper arms
* breast or chest areas
* back
* abdomen and waist
* hips and buttocks
* inner and outer thighs
* inner knee
* calves and ankles

Liposuction may sometimes be used to treat a condition called gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, which frequently occurs among both teenage and adult males.

Liposuction should not be considered a substitute for overall weight loss, nor is it an effective treatment for cellulite, a condition that gives the skin an uneven, dimpled appearance. Alternative treatments may be considered, in some instances, to improve this problem.

Liposuction can be performed on several areas of the body at the same time, and it can also be done in conjunction with other aesthetic plastic surgery.