American Society of Plastic Surgeons
For Medical Professionals
 
Paula Magana
one year ago
Answered

What’s more suitable?

I want to know what surgery is preferable for my type of body. I’m 15 year old female I’ve gotten the okay my parents and I have the resources, I’ve always struggled with my weight and I’ve tried just about everything so

Surgery is a last resort and I want to know if a gastric bypass or 360 liposuction is preferred for a body type like mine

Procedure: Liposuction
Location: Houston, TX

Replies 4

Ellis Tavin
ASPS Surgeon
Add to Favorites

Liposuction is not a weight loss technique. Please talk with your pediatrician about a consultation with a dietician and a gym membership. In your photographs you do not appear so overweight as to warrant Bariatric Surgery.

More
Han Hoang
ASPS Surgeon

Paula, liposuction is a body contouring procedure and not a weight loss procedure. Talk to your pediatrician regarding weight loss options. One of the hottest trends (and also a very safe method) in medical weight loss treatments right now is a medication called semigluthide (Tradename Ozempic or Wegovy). Best of luck with your journey!

More
Brian Dorner
ASPS Surgeon

You should speak to your pediatrician about Wegovy. It is a new drug that helps curb hunger and many people have had successful weight loss with this method. This may be a good option based upon your pediatrician's evaluation.

More
Tanongsak Panyawirunroj
ASPS Int. Surgeon
Add to Favorites

From your age the best options for weight loss are diet control, exercise and medication. You should talk to your pediatrician regarding weight loss medication name semigluthide or Ozempic.

More
Logo

Patient Care Center