Can Lipo Improve my Silhouette and Reduce my Dress Size?

I had lipo 8 years ago on my stomach, knees and thighs. I was 6/8 before and 4/6 after. I love the new contour of those areas even after gaining...

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Liposuction Vs. Tummy Tuck - What's the Difference?

I've had 3 kids and definitely need some help in my stomach area, but I'm not sure if I would need liposuction, a tummy tuck, or both to get the...

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Liposuction Vs Abdominoplasty for Male Who Had Massive Weight Loss?

Dear Doctors, When I was 17, I lost 80 lbs over 8 months. Now I'm a medium (soft) kind of build, 25, 6'1", 177lbs. I go to gym 7 days a week...

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Does Liposuction Make You Lose Weight?

I am thinking about having liposuction around my stomach, lovehandles and thighs. Will I lose weight or just get a bit smaller? Overall, I am happy...

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Should I Try to Lose Weight Before Liposuction?

I have scheduled  my liposuction in about a month. I weigh approximately 142 lbs now, and am 5'4''. Should I maintain my current weight or try to...

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Will Liposuction Help Me with Diabetes Weight Control?

I have diabetes and a doctor said it would be helpful to get rid of extra fat from liposuction. This would make me manage diabetes better.  Would...

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Weight Loss Without Liposuction

Liposuction, lipodissolve, liposculpting, smart lipo, what's a girl to do if she just wants to lose the fat without paying a bunch for a treatment or...

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Arm Liposuction After Massive Weight Loss?

I have lost approximately 155lbs via Gastric bypass surgery. I still have about 60 pounds to lose. I have always had larger arms but I have not really...

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Best Approach to Loose Skin and Fat on Upper Arms?

I have lost 115 lbs and still have fat on my upper arms, along with some loose skin that still has good elasticity. This upper arm fat has always been...

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Will Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Results Return After Weight Loss?

I had Liposuction for my chest and a full Tummy Tuck on September 24 2008. Unfortuanetly, I gained 10 kgs after these procedures. Will I get back the...

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How Does Liposuction Affect Weight Loss?

Let me preface this by stating that I know liposuction is not for weight loss. That being said, I am about 20 lbs away from my target weight, and I...

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Lipo or Vaser Lipo for Losing 30 to 40 Lbs?

My husband is overweight by 30 to 40 pounds and is diabetic. The medication always makes him sick in the bathroom. The doctor told him that if he...

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Losing Weight After Lipo - Exercise and Proper Eating Not Working!

I had lipo of my abdomen, flanks, back, hips and and inner and outer thighs done 4 weeks ago today! I am very pleased with the results so far because...

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Diet Plan to Maintain Liposuction Results?

I had the traditional Tumescent Liposuction done on my upper/lower abs, upper/lower hips and upper arms.  I like the results so far and I've lost...

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Natural Way to Lose Fat Under Chin?

Iam a 40-year-old woman in pretty good shape with slender built and decent skin elasticity. I have a small stubborn pocket of fat under my chin. I was...

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Liposuction for Losing Inches Safe Despite Being Overweight?

I am considering a form of liposuction to lose inches. I am overweight and have been working out, dieting and seeing a dietitian, but it seems most of...

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Red Flags to Spot for Large Volume Liposuction?

I am 5'7", 29 years old, and 215 pounds. I have been struggling with my weight since my third C-section in 2003. I diet and excerise, but it...

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Liposuction for Reducing Midsection Fat?

I'm 29 years old, married for 2 years. I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) which caused me to gain a lot of weight in my midsection. Losing...

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Achieving Ideal Weight with Liposuction and Tummy Tuck?

I am 5'10" right now and I weight 215 lbs. I am looking to have a Liposuction or Tummy tuck surgery will doing this help me get to the ideal...

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Can the Body Go into Starvation Mode After Liposuction?

My sister and I both had liposuction of the thighs and hips. We went to two different surgeons. We both had no visible results. I was small for one...

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Too Young for Liposuction?

I am 22 years old and loosing weight has always been a struggle for me. I am 5'1" and I weigh 160lbs. I hate my stomach and my arms. I have...

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How Can I Lose the Fat on Pubic Area?

I had a really BAD liposuction in July 2009. I had the lipo on my both underarms, chin and lower stomach. Since that I am trying to lose my weight,...

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Liposuction to Lose 45 Lbs?

Can Liposuction help me to lose 45 lbs? How long is the recovery time?

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Liposuction for Double Chin Before Losing Weight?

Hello, I am considering having liposuction of my double chin. I've lost some weight (20 lbs) and I still have a little loose skin/fat under my chin. I...

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Liposuction or Thigh Lift After Weight Loss?

I have gone from 22 stones to 14 stones over a course of 6 years. The skin on my inner thighs droops down. I was considering a thigh lift but after...

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Best Treatment for Muffin Top?

I had Lapband gastric banding and have lost 90 pounds. I feel wonderful but have a muffin top. My problem is the loose skin around my waist, not the...

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Will I Lose Fat in Other Areas After Lipo on Hips?

I retain most of my body fat in my upper body. I am 38, have had three pregnancies and two C-Sections. I am left with a bulging belly, hip rolls and...

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Where to Begin the Battle Vs. Huge Stomach and Breasts

I'm 39. I am 5.4" tall and weigh 219lbs. I am still fairly attractive but I can't seem to find where to begin the battle. My average weight has...

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Weight Loss Through Liposuction Better Than Dieting?

I have always gone to a gym religiously and always see many people fighting the fat battle. Are there any studies that show weight loss results are...

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Serious Dieting and Exercise Program Before Liposuction?

I have about 50 lbs. of weight to get to my ideal weight. I have been trying to lose weight but not through a sustained or very serious effort. Should...

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I Read That Fat Cells Come Back After Liposuction and Tummy Tuck. Is Weight Loss Harder?

I'm considering a tummy tuck with liposuction. I read the results of a study that the fat cells redistribute after such procedures. My question is...

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Losing Weight Before or After Liposuction?

I had Liposuction of my arms, flanks, and abdomen two years ago. Loved the results except for slight ripples in my lower stomach. Fast forward to...

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Liposuction and Unstable Weight

Hi, I'm 26 years old, with a BMI of 26. Weight often flucuates 50 pounds. I'm unhealthy and I'm trying to get back to 116 but still would have...

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How Much Weight Can You Lose After Liposuction?

I'm 220lbs. I want to know how much weight I can lose after Liposuction.

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Stomach Lipo 7 Years Ago - Since Losing Weight I'm Very Dimpled & Wrinkled

I'm 25 now and only had the lipo so young because I was getting a breast reduction at the same time(bad back issues). My breast are also very...

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Does Liposuction Increase Appetite Post-op?

I've lost fat through all sorts of diets (i.e. low-fat, zero-carb), but tend to regain it thru hunger or depression. I've read that both...

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19 and Wanting Liposuction

I am a female and 19 years old. I am 5'8 and weight 230 pounds. I am also having trouble loosing weight on my own. I have probably tried...

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I Am Looking to Lose over 50 Pounds, Which Type of Liposuction Gives Better Results?

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Portland, OR Liposuction Doctor Recommendations

I had WLS (Weight Loss Surgery) years ago and am looking to address several areas at once (including neck/chin) and remove as high a volume as is safe...

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Will Previous Knee Surgery Affect Liposuction?

I've lost 30kgs and had Tummy Tuck surgery 12 months ago. I also had knee surgery 7 months ago. Will the knee surgery affect the Liposuction on the...

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Can I Have Lipo Even After Doctor Says I Will Look Horrible with Excess Skin?

I have been to 6 plastic surgeons, and all said that I need a Tummy tuck because I will have excess skin, due to the fact that I lost 60lbs sometime...

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Tummy Tuck, Lipo or Alternative?

I had lap-band surgery almost 2 yrs ago and have lost 84 pounds. I'm currently 5'8 and weigh 175. I intend on losing another 20 pounds before...

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I Am 220lb - Am I a Candidate for Liposuction and How Much Weight Can I Lose from It?

I am a 20 year old female, weight 220lbs (110kg) and 168cm in height. i would like to have lipolaser as it is not a major surgery as the traditional...

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Is Lipousction and Skin Excision the Right Way Forward for Me?

Dear Doctors, i am a 34 year old male and due to weight loss, i am left with a lot of loose skin in my inner thigh and buttock areas. I had a...

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Am I a Good Candidate For A Tummy Tuck or Liposuction? I've Never Been Pregnant, Lots Weight Recently.

Hi, I have lost 30 lbs recently, now I weight 107 lbs, and 5'1". I never been pregnant in my life, and since I was overweight for almost 20...

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Do Infrared Saunas Actually Burn Calories?

At my fitness club they have an infrared sauna and many articles online claim that a 30 min session in a infrared Sauna is equivalent to 600 calories...

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Best Options for Stomach Fat on Someone Who Has No Children? (photo)

I have lost around 90 pounds but I am unsatisfied with my stomach and back despite exercise.I am 21 and I don't have any children.I was told by...

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Why Wouldn't Lipo Be Done in Combo with TT? 48 Yrs 120 Lb Loss

Why Wouldn't Lipo Be Done in Combo with TT?  48 Yrs 120 Lb Loss

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Poor Results After Lipo

My weight is slightly down after surgery. I was told 3800 ml were removed and my surgeon is board certified. I had my work done at St. Louis cosmetic...

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19 and Overweight

I am a 19 year old female I am 5'8 and weight 240. I have tried exercise and dieting. Nothing seems to be working for me i'll end up losing a...

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Liposuction as Reconstructive Surgery?

Can liposuction surgery be concidered as a reconstructive surgery when the patient can not lose weight normally and the weight is casueing breaking,...

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I Had a Tummy Tuck & Lipo 1 Wk Ago and Still Swollen-the Dr Removed 7ltrs of Fat and Loose Skin, So How Much Wieght Will I Lose?

I Had a Tummy Tuck & Lipo 1 Wk Ago and Still Swollen-the Dr Removed 7ltrs of Fat and Loose Skin- How Much Wieght Will I Lose?

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What Would Suggest For Me? Liposuction in Love Handles and Pecs? Tummy Tuck for Stomach? (photo)

I am a young male, lost about 60 - 65 pounds a few years back and this is what i've been left with. I've tried diet and exercise but cannot...

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Am I An Ideal Candidate for Lipo or Tummy Tuck?

I am a 27 year old female. I am 5'7" and weigh 190. I use to weigh 250. I seem to have been at a plateau for the past 4 years and Im okay...

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I'm 250lbs and I Want to Get Lipo and a Tummy Tuck. Should I Wait on the Tummy Tuck?

I'm 5'5" and 250lbs. I'm trying to get down to 200lbs. Will lipo and a tummy tuck be ok and help me reach that?

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During my Recovery Period of Neck Lipo I Lost About 10 Pounds....if This Weight Gains Back Will It Affect my Results?

Since i lost this ten pounds just because of the recovery period and not eating as much as i just normally do, when i finally finish recovering and...

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What Will Happen in Regard to Weight Loss Now That Those Stomach Fat Cells Are Gone?

I've recently had lipo on flanks and abdomin and had about 3000cc of fluid removed. I could still stand to lose 10 lbs...usually when I lose...

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Why I Cannot Lose Weight After my 2nd Lipo Procedure?

I did my 2nd lipo procedure in 2010(on my tummy&thighs.Same places which i did on my 1st lipo in 2008) & since than I am stuck on my weight.I...

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What Are My Options To Remove Knee Bulge?

Ok so i am in the process of losing weight.. but even when i was of normal size i had this issue.. with my knees. i have big thighs naturally and its...

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What Kind of Weight Loss Can I Expect After Liposuction?

I have had liposuction a week ago, and about 3.7 kg of fat were taken out. This was quite a lot, but obviously it is not yet visible due to the...

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Does Decreasing Fat Through Liposuction Mean Visceral Fat Will Be Lost With Exercise BC It's All That's Left?

I see the other postings about how liposuction doesn't get at the fat closest to the organs. By reducing the amount of fat under the skin,...

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Six Months After Tummy Tuck & Lipo Lost Ten Pounds and my Upper Thighs Are Heavier Than Before Why?

My old skinny jeans are now too loose in the waist & hips which is good, but like sausage casings on my upper thighs. I have always had trim legs,...

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Currently 250lb, Should I Stay Dieting or Try Surgery?

I weigh about 250-ish and I have been trying for a few years to lose weight and it's not ALL jiggly fat, some of it is solid fat I'm guessing?...

Traditional Lipo or Laser Lipo For Hanging Skin From Weight Loss?

The Plastic Surgeon said I need a tummy tuck because I will have excess skin after liposuction. I have decided to get liposuction. He recommended that...

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Getting Liposuction on Thighs and Flanks, Will I Regret Not Getting it on my Lower Abdomen?

I am currently scheduled to receive liposuction in my outer thighs an flanks at the same time as a BA, next month. My question is, since I seem to put...

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Is It Possible to Slim Down to a 3 or 5 After I Recover from my Lipo if I Keep my Diet & Exiersice at 100%?

Hello!Im 19 years old, before my lipo Processure which Included upper&lower back, upper&lower abs, waist & arms I was 5'7 at 157pds....

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Can I Lose Weight Once I'm Back into my Gym Routine, As Well As Maintaining my Healthy Diet?

Can I lose weight after lipo? I had my procedure yesterday and wanted to know once I'm in my gym routine, will I be able to lose weight as the...

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