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Fat Removal in Highly Obese Patients Using SmartLipo MPX?
For highly obese patients, what is the maximum amount of fat that can be safely extracted with SmartLipo MPX?
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The maximum recommended amount of fat aspirated is 5 liters or 10 pounds during any type of liposuction procedure.
The maximum recommended amount of fat aspirated is 5 liters or 10 pounds during any type of liposuction procedure. Liposculpture is a shaping procedure and not a weight loss procedure.
Chicago Dermatologist
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Liposuction Not a Good Option if You are Obese
Liposuction of any type is not a good substitute for weight loss. If you are significantly over your ideal body weight there are many downsides to liposuction such as skin irregularity, bleeding, fluid collections, and a poor cosmetic result.
SmartLipo MPX is a great tool, but selecting patients for the laser treatment is very similiar to selecting patients for any other type of lipo.
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