I Have Excess Fat in my Thighs, Stomach, and Back. What Are My Options?

asked 5 months ago by Cece713 in Houston, TX
Latest answer by Aaron Stone, MD
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Tags: abdomen, back, thighs, costs, options, overweight

I overweight and I have a lot of body fat. I really want to get this done before I get married next year. My weight is about 230 and my height is 5'5 . I really need to get most of the fat off. How much would this cost me?

10 answers to I Have Excess Fat in my Thighs, Stomach, and Back. What Are My Options?

Liposuction

You apparently are confusing liposuction with weight loss surgery and are assuming that removal of the fat will automatically remove extra skin as well. That is a dangerous thing to do. If you really want to lose the weight diet and exercise (which involve work and commitment) are best followed by bariatric surgery like the lap band procedure. Even if you could just surgically take out the fat what are you going to do with the extra skin. You need a medically supervised approach to weight... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction for weight loss

Liposuction is not indicated for weight loss. Your BMI (body mass index) is 38.3; obesity is defined as a BMI greater than 30. Your risks of any surgery are also increased. You should lose weight to less than 180 lbs. (BMI of 30) for a safer and better result.

Ricardo Izquierdo, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.FaceAndBodyChicago.com

Treatment of multiple areas

I think your first goal should be to ge to your goal weight before seeking treatment to reduce fat in select areas. Liposuction is not a treatment for being overweight, but can help contour irregualrities when your weight is close to your goal.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgery is not weight reduction surgery

Based on your current height and weight, I recommend losing weight prior to having elective cosmetic surgery. Once you have reached a stable weight, you will then be a better candidate for plastic surgery, such as a tummy tuck or liposuction. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon before considering any body contouring procedures. You may also want to consult your primary care physician for some help with setting weight loss goals and strategies. Best wishes, Dr... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Options to Get Rid of Excess Fat

Plastic surgery is not a good option to achieve weight loss. Even after major liposuction, a loss of more than 10 pounds is not common. Your best bet is to start a medically supervised weight loss program that includes dietary changes and regular exercise.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Have Excess Thighs, Stomach, and Back Fat . What Are My Options?

As tempting and simplistic as it may seem, liposuction is NOT a cure for obesity. AT MOST, only 10 pounds or so may be removed with Liposuction in an outpatient setting. To lose your weight safely and fairly rapidly you should consult BOTH a nutritionist and a trainer. Just by cutting ALL the carbs you consume every day and increase your amount of energy use every day you WILL lose weight. Once you drop your weight to 180 pounds, your present BMI of 38.3 (close to morbidly obese) will go to... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Surgery Not A Solution For Excess Weight

With your present weight (230 pounds), you need to lose weight with diet and exercise rather than surgery. Your weight places you at a high risks for complications from tummy tuck, etc. Removing a very large volume of fat with liposuction is also very dangerous.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Get your weight under control

You need to go on a diet. Surgery is not the answer. Loose the weight, time for a little work on your part.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Lipo

Liposuction will not impact your weight. Patients who need to lose a significant amount of weight are not candidates for liposuction. It is not technically possible to remove all of your body fat.

Michael Hueneke, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Body Mass Index of 38.3, liposuction not a solution

Thank you for your question. It is impossible to make a recommendation without a photo or an evaluation. Based on your height and weight, your BMI calculates to 38.3. I do not think that liposuction will be the answer for you. You will need to initiate an agressive diet and exercise program with the assistance of your licensed and certified primary care physician, nutritionist, and a personal trainer. You may also consider seeing someone at a bariatric center of... more