Who Is the Ideal Candidate for High-Definition Liposuction? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Ann Plast SurgAug 5, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery
Ryan Guidi, John A Toms, Stephanie Taiberg et al.
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In 30 seconds
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated high-definition liposuction (HDL) across 9570 patients to identify ideal candidates and complication rates. The mean age was 36.0 years, and mean BMI was 25.8 kg/m². Complication rates were low, with seroma at 7% and hematoma at 1%. Variability in selection criteria was noted.
Key findings
- Mean fat removal during HDL was 4268.8 mL.
- The pooled incidence of seroma was 7%, while hematoma occurred in 1% of cases.
- 55% of the patients were female, with a mean age of 36.0 years.
- Most studies applied BMI thresholds of ≤30 to 34 kg/m².
Why it matters
Understanding the ideal candidates for HDL can help clinicians optimize patient selection, enhance safety, and improve satisfaction rates. The low complication rates suggest that HDL may be a viable option for many patients seeking body contouring.