Am I a Candidate for Liposuction? (photo)

I have 2 children. i was 125lbs when I first got pregnant with my son and couldn't lose the weight. When i got pregnant the second time with my daughter i was 180lbs and I am now 218lbs. I was 235lbs after I had my daughter, I was losing weight rapidly but stopped at 218lbs and now stuck. I talked to my doctor about my options and he said I should consider liposuction.Looking into liposuction I've read that I could only lose 5lbs-10lbs tops.I'm doubting liposuction would help. Advice?

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Liposuction for weight loss

Liposuction is NOT a treatment for weight loss. if your main concern is weight loss then u can try measures for weight loss (medical, diet and exercise). understand that you may not be able to have noticeable skin retraction and tummy-tuck might be required at some point. I would advice to seek a few consultations with plastic surgeons in your area and explore your options. I do a lot of liposuction as out patient and its has limitations of 4-5 liters of fat suction at one time. which might... more

Misbah Khan, MD

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New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Am I a Candidate for Liposuction?

Thanks for the posted photos. Traditional liposuction in a office surgery suite or ambulatory surgery center has limitations on # of liters allowed to be removed. In Florida it is 4 liters which translates into 8 pounds maybe . Large Volume Liposuction can be preformed only, in my opinion, in a hospital operating room setting with a few nights stay. Amounts that can be removed are 12 to 15 liters with very close anesthesia monitoring. But this is NOT a weight loss plan, and such large... more

Liposuction is not a weight loss method

Liposuction removes only a few pounds and is intended for body contouring. I wold not recommend it for someone who has not reached and maintained a weight with which they are comfortable. I recommend that you see a nutritional counselor and pursue a weight reduction program with the support that you need.

Losing weight with liposuction

Ideal candidates for liposuction are healthy men and women who have a localized collection of fat that remains despite diet and exercise. Liposuction is performed for body contouring not for significant "weight loss".

Liposuction is not a good substitute or weigh control

I would recommend that you get good counseling regarding good program of nutrition and exercise in the right balance. Liposuction could shape you a bit, however, it will not solve your weight problem.

Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

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You are not a good candidate foer liposuction alone

You have excess skin and fat . You need to lose weight. The best option for you will be tummy tuck and liposuction combined after you able to maintain your weight.