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Liposuction Vs. Tummy Tuck - What's the Difference? 90 answers

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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Best Approach to Loose Skin and Fat on Upper Arms? 19 answers

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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Can Lipo Improve my Silhouette and Reduce my Dress Size? 18 answers

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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Can I Have Lipo Even After Doctor Says I Will Look Horrible with Excess Skin? 18 answers

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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Why Wouldn't Lipo Be Done in Combo with TT? 48 Yrs 120 Lb Loss 18 answers

Why Wouldn't Lipo Be Done in Combo with TT?  48 Yrs 120 Lb Loss
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Liposuction Vs Abdominoplasty for Male Who Had Massive Weight Loss? 17 answers

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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Should I Try to Lose Weight Before Liposuction? 16 answers

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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Arm Liposuction After Massive Weight Loss? 16 answers

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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Achieving Ideal Weight with Liposuction and Tummy Tuck? 16 answers

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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Am I a Good Candidate For A Tummy Tuck or Liposuction? I've Never Been Pregnant, Lots Weight Recently. 16 answers

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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Red Flags to Spot for Large Volume Liposuction? 13 answers

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...
210-229 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in age 25-34 before female overweight

I Read That Fat Cells Come Back After Liposuction and Tummy Tuck. Is Weight Loss Harder? 13 answers

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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Am I An Ideal Candidate for Lipo or Tummy Tuck? 13 answers

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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Does Liposuction Make You Lose Weight? 12 answers

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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Too Young for Liposuction? 12 answers

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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Liposuction for Double Chin Before Losing Weight? 12 answers

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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Where to Begin the Battle Vs. Huge Stomach and Breasts 12 answers

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...
210-229 lbs age 35-44 before female overweight

Liposuction and Unstable Weight 12 answers

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 Does Liposuction Affect Weight Loss? 11 answers

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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Liposuction to Lose 45 Lbs? 11 answers

Can Liposuction help me to lose 45 lbs? How long is the recovery time?
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Weight Loss Through Liposuction Better Than Dieting? 11 answers

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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Liposuction for Losing Inches Safe Despite Being Overweight? 10 answers

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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Tummy Tuck, Lipo or Alternative? 10 answers

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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Liposuction as Reconstructive Surgery? 10 answers

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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Will Liposuction Help Me with Diabetes Weight Control? 9 answers

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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Lipo or Vaser Lipo for Losing 30 to 40 Lbs? 9 answers

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! 9 answers

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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19 and Wanting Liposuction 9 answers

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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Will Previous Knee Surgery Affect Liposuction? 9 answers

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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I Am Looking to Lose over 50 Pounds, Which Type of Liposuction Gives Better Results? 9 answers

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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? 9 answers

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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I'm 250lbs and I Want to Get Lipo and a Tummy Tuck. Should I Wait on the Tummy Tuck? 9 answers

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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Will Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Results Return After Weight Loss? 8 answers

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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Liposuction or Thigh Lift After Weight Loss? 8 answers

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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Does Liposuction Increase Appetite Post-op? 7 answers

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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Is Lipousction and Skin Excision the Right Way Forward for Me? 7 answers

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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Poor Results After Lipo 7 answers

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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Best Options for Stomach Fat on Someone Who Has No Children? (photo) 7 answers

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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Diet Plan to Maintain Liposuction Results? 6 answers

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? 6 answers

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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How Can I Lose the Fat on Pubic Area? 6 answers

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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Best Treatment for Muffin Top? 6 answers

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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Losing Weight Before or After Liposuction? 6 answers

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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What Will Happen in Regard to Weight Loss Now That Those Stomach Fat Cells Are Gone? 6 answers

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...
after stomach

Weight Loss Without Liposuction 5 answers

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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Can the Body Go into Starvation Mode After Liposuction? 5 answers

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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What Would Suggest For Me? Liposuction in Love Handles and Pecs? Tummy Tuck for Stomach? (photo) 5 answers

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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Does Decreasing Fat Through Liposuction Mean Visceral Fat Will Be Lost With Exercise BC It's All That's Left? 5 answers

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,...
after visceral fat

Will I Lose Fat in Other Areas After Lipo on Hips? 4 answers

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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19 and Overweight 4 answers

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...
230-249 lbs age 18-24 before female teenager

During my Recovery Period of Neck Lipo I Lost About 10 Pounds....if This Weight Gains Back Will It Affect my Results? 4 answers

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...
after neck results

Getting Liposuction on Thighs and Flanks, Will I Regret Not Getting it on my Lower Abdomen? 4 answers

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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Liposuction for Reducing Midsection Fat? 3 answers

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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How Much Weight Can You Lose After Liposuction? 3 answers

I'm 220lbs. I want to know how much weight I can lose after Liposuction.
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What Are My Options To Remove Knee Bulge? 3 answers

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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Serious Dieting and Exercise Program Before Liposuction? 2 answers

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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Portland, OR Liposuction Doctor Recommendations 2 answers

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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Stomach Lipo 7 Years Ago - Since Losing Weight I'm Very Dimpled & Wrinkled 2 answers

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

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 Kind of Weight Loss Can I Expect After Liposuction? 2 answers

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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I Am 220lb - Am I a Candidate for Liposuction and How Much Weight Can I Lose from It? 1 answer

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...
210-229 lbs age 18-24 before female

Do Infrared Saunas Actually Burn Calories? 1 answer

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...

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?...
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