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Brian K. Brzowski, MD answers: Fat removal volume for Breast Reduction and Liposuction?

I'm getting a Breast Reduction of 1 kg done at the same time of Liposuction to upper and lower abs, flanks, and outer thighs. I'm supposed to be under general for 5 hours. Based on the max volume for Liposuction, should my doctor remove less fat from my areas if she is already removing 1 kg from my breasts? Should I split the surgeries to be in a safer side and get more fat removed with the surgery for Liposuction alone? Thanks.


Brian K. Brzowski, MD
7 months ago
By Brian K. Brzowski, MD - Ogden Plastic Surgeon

So much about the safety of combining these procedures depends upon how much fat will be removed during the liposuction phase of the procedure, and how much blood loss occurs during the excision.

If you have a lot of fat to remove from the abdomen/flanks and thighs, you should think about doing the procedures separately. I'd have to assume that your plastic surgeon has taken this into account before recommending the combination.

Of course, if you lose a lot of blood (not usual) during the breast reduction, then continuing on with a large volume removal of fat via liposuction might be risky.

Communicating with your plastic surgeon about your worries is definitely smart.

Good luck, and I hope you turn out great!

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