Not everyone is a good candidate for liposuction. Patients with stretch marks and cellulite do not get as good a result. It is important for the patient to be in good health. Hypertension and diabetes increase the risk of complications from surgery.
Patients over 40 can still have surgery but must accept that skin contraction is less likely and loose skin can result. Some surgeons will not operate on patients with inelastic skin.
In most cases patients with clotting disorders, untreated hernias in the area of surgery, and obesity are not candidates for surgery.
Anyone who suffers from any serious illness, either physical or emotional, may not be suitable candidates for surgery.
Ultrasonic liposuction may offer the chance of surgery to patients who are not candidates for traditional liposuction. It is especially useful in older patients, men and those with larger volumes of fat.