Is 3 L of Fat Removed Equivalent to a Drop in Dress Size?

or how do you know your liposuction is a success? How do we know if there is just "some change" or a significant change, if 3 L is removed? abdominal area, or hip area. thank you

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Is 3 L of #FatRemoval Equivalent to a Drop in Dress Size? ANS:

For most people 3 liters can make a visible difference but it really depends on where you are starting from. The heavier one is from the beginning, the less 3 liters will make a change...

3 liters of fat removed with liposuction

I can not "guesstimate" how much fat removed equals a dress size but 3 liters of fat if it was all fat and not jsut fluid is about 6.5 lbs.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Is 3 L of Fat Removed Equivalent to a Drop in Dress Size?

Truthfully, I would have no idea how 3 L of fat removal would compare to a dress size. In weight it is about 3.5 pounds. In liposuction, 3L is quite a lot of volume. The procedure is not done to lose weight or fit certain clothes. It is done as a sculpting procedure to fine tune shape in specific areas. It is at its best when done on patients already at their ideal weight. It is a success when done on a patient that can benefit and who is pleased with the results. It is extremely important... more

Is 3 L of Fat Removed Equivalent to a Drop in Dress Size?

At approximately 6 weeks after surgery, you should be healed enough to know how much of a result you will have. 3 liters of removal varies from person to person, depending on your pre-operative size and where the fat is removed from. After surgery, you will have some swelling making it difficult to know right away what your results will be. Good luck!