Cosmetic body contouring procedures are not weight loss procedures.

Liposuction is a contouring procedure aimed at reducing subcutaneous fat in areas that have been largely resistant to diet and exercise.

In your particular case, you may be better served exploring excisional procedures to address excess skin such as a panniculectomy. This procedure allows for the removal of a hanging skin apron in the abdominal region.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

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The honest answer is, probably not. Weight loss can help back and leg pain, but liposuction is not really a weight loss procedure. I would not recommend liposuction to address back or leg pain.

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Some times back pain resolves as a secondary benefit of a tummy tuck but I am not aware of anyone being helped with back pain by liposuction. I would see a physical therapist or spine specialist to figure out the origin of the pain.

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It is doubtful that liposuctino will help. I would not have liposuction done purely with this goal in mind.

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Highly unlikely. Liposuction is a body contouring procedure and not a weight loss procedure. If you have a lot of skin hanging, you might be a better candidate for an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). This will remove both skin and fat and might improve back pain. Prior to undergoing any cosmetic surgery, I would suggest an orthopedic work-up to see if they can find a reason for your back pain. If you are markedly overweight, I might suggest bariatric surgery or a diet to restore your weight. Individuals who are morbidly obese are not candidates for elective cosmetic surgery. Best of luck.

Published on Jul 11, 2012