Can petite people get liposuction too?

Liposuction is the holy grail procedure for immediate, targeted fat reduction to reshape and enhance body contours—but is it as effective if you are petite? 

The short answer is, yes! Here, our team of Granite Bay plastic surgeons gives us the skinny on liposuction for patients who may be smaller in stature but ready to make a big change in their silhouettes. 

Why size doesn’t matter with liposuction

While petite individuals are often perceived as naturally “in shape,” they too can struggle with stubborn fat pockets that are resistant to diet and exercise. In fact, they are at somewhat of a disadvantage when it comes to excess weight, as they have less real estate to distribute fat deposits more evenly compared to a taller, wider person. 

Think of it this way: an extra 5 lbs on many people can go unnoticed, but weight gain can be very evident when you are naturally thin, especially when the fat is localized—even thin people can have a double chin or fat bulges along the body! 

Benefits of liposuction for petite patients

Liposuction is equally effective in patients of all sizes, but has some unique benefits for our patients who come in smaller packages: 

• Targeted contouring: Because petite bodies often show fat pockets more prominently, liposuction can target these areas and create a seamless transition from one body area to another for a naturally harmonious contour. 
• Proportional enhancements: Even a small amount of fat removal can make a significant difference in petite frames by enhancing natural body proportions. For example, liposuction can remove fat bulges along the bra line, which enhances the appearance of the breast size and shape without placing breast implants. Similarly, removing love handles or banana rolls under the bum helps accentuate the natural curvature of the hips and buttocks for more noticeable curves, with no BBL required. 

“Very happy with my results with Dr. Clark! Made me feel very comfortable which is super important! Amazing post care as well to what I can expect and was always available to answer my questions. I got chin Lipo and couldn’t be happier.”

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Is liposuction safe for petite patients?

Absolutely. We tailor liposuction procedure plans to each patient’s overall health and specific fat distribution rather than their height or frame size. And because fat cells play vital roles in bodily functions, contain essential nutrients, and help protect your organs and tissues from trauma, we are careful to remove the precise amount of fat without risking potential complications. 

In liposuction, we do not simply remove the most amount of fat possible. Instead, we focus on enhancing the curves you want and removing the ones you don’t with a “Goldilocks” amount of fat removal. 

Even less can be more with liposuction

Whether your stature is tall, grande, or venti, liposuction tailored to your unique anatomy can be incredibly effective in enhancing natural body contours or fine-tuning the results of other procedures! If you would like to learn more about personalized body contouring options, please call Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery at (916) 242-2662 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with one of our expert plastic surgeons today.