Only a consultation will be able to determine if liposuction is suitable for a patient. Determining patients suitability will be defined by the quality of skin as skin elasticity is a key factor. The best patients for liposuction are those individuals who are active and healthy, of average or near average weight (within 12-15% of their ideal weight), and have reasonably good skin tone and elasticity.Age by itself is not a significant factor and in fact patients from age 16 -65 have benefited from liposuction. Smokers need to stop smoking in advance of cosmetic surgery.