Limits to liposuction

Kenneth R. Francis, MD answers: Maximum fat volume that can be removed by laser liposuction?

How many cc's or Liters of fat have to be taken out for a laser liposuction procedure to be considered a large volume? Is it more than ten pounds worth of fat?


Kenneth R. Francis, MD
26 days ago
By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Dear Flawed,

Laser liposuction is generally reserved for smaller volume contouring of the body.  The recommended maximum volume of fat to be removed with standard liposuction is 5 liters.  Since fat is lighter than water, 5 liters of fat would not weigh 11 pounds.  At any rate, you should not rely on any form of liposuction for weight loss.  Liposuction is a contouring procedure, not a weight loss plan.  Good luck!

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A: Maximum fat amount from liposuction

Steven Wallach, MD
27 days ago
By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Liposcution whether performed with a laser or more traditional means such as cannulas, power assisted, vaser, etc.  should be limited tono more than about 5 liters of pure fat.  More than that can lead to fluid shifts and problems.

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