Smart Lipo not good for big volumes

Steven Teitelbaum, 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?


Steven Teitelbaum, MD
29 days ago
By Steven Teitelbaum, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

5 liters is generally the most that can be removed at one time wth liposuction.  In general, even smart lipo advocates do not recommend it for larger volumes.

The bottom line, as i said in your last question, is to not dwell on any procedure, particularly one that is of unproved and dubious benefit.

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