Ok, so my understanding is that fat grows over muscle and if you just do crunches, you will never see the "six pack" until the fat is gone that is covering muscle. So my question is "If I do crunches and then get lipo, will I come out with a six pack? .... Also if I do crunches, will it make it too hard to get all the fat out with the lipo?
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The amount of fat removed with liposuction should not exceed 10% of the patient’s weight. For example, a person weighing 60 kilos should have a maximum of 6 liters removed. However, it should be noted that liposuction is not a method of losing weight. For this reason, I prefer not to go beyond t...
The answer to your question really depends on what you are hoping to achieve. Yes, it is possible to decrease the size of your upper body by performing lipo. But that being said, I cannot comment as to how your bra will fit since the breast size and shape will not be affected.
I would not attempt to answer this question without examining you and knowing more. I would continue to follow with your surgeon and your medical doctor.
Kenneth Hughes, MD
Los Angeles, CA
