Liposculpture: Q&A
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Am I Right for Liposculpture?
Hello doctors! I am looking to do liposculture. I am 5'10 and 180lbs. I am wanting to get rid of about 25lbs. I live in the Dallas metro and if you are aware of cost, please throw it in! All I really want is a flat stomach, it's been almost a year since I have been trying to accomplish this goal but it seems impossible! I guess I was just too sedentary as a youngin... Also, I would need to make payments. Do all surgeons make you pay in full before, or would I be able to make payments?
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Grand Prairie
in Grand Prairie, TX
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Body contouring vs Weight loss.
It is important to understand that liposuction is a body contouring procedure NOT a weight loss procedure. By removing fat from certain areas, a new look is sculpted so that you may appear to have lost more weight than was actually taken off. But, when you step on a scale after surgery, it could only be a few pounds. Based on your photo, you may be a great candidate for liposculpture and should have a great result. And like many other patients, you may end up loosing...
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Right for lipo
Absolutely based on pics. I would highly reccomend the true tumescent technique for safety and results.
Dr. Malouf
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Liposuction
Yes, based on the photo, it looks like you would be a good candidate for liposuction. Any type of liposuction would likely be good, so you will need to talked in depth with your board certified plastic surgeon after they interview you and examine your body and you both can determine the best procedure for you. Good luck.
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Liposculpture should make a great difference.
Liposculpture of the full abdomen and the hips should make a big improvement in your waist for about $5000-6000 on special. Your weight will only reduce about 3-5 lbs but you will look as if you lost a lot of weight from the inches lost. Sincerely,
David Hansen,MD
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Liposculpture will improve your shape but cannot safely remove 25 pounds.
Liposculpture improve body contours; however, it is not a procedure that can safely remove 25 pounds. For the very best results try enlist in an effective exercise and nutrition fitness program to get your BMI under 30. If you have Liposculpture first and are motivated to keep losing weight following the procedure it may give you a head start.
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Liposuction is not liposculpture
Liposculpture is performed using liposuction but the technique and the end results are very different. You need to determine what your goals are. Do you want to look flatter or a smaller version of your current contour or do you want to have a defined and atheletic look. This is truely sculpting. The results, the cost and the recovery process are very different.
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Liposuction Candidate?
Thank you for the question and picture.
Liposuction candidates are patients who have isolated areas of diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue. Any planned weight loss should ideally be achieved prior to the procedure. Good skin elasticity is an important attribute of the patient undergoing liposuction surgery.
I would suggest in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.
Best wishes.
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Laser Liposuction Best Results
Liposuction as a stand alone procedure is not intended for weight loss. It actually works best on thinner patients with trouble spots. With that being said, you look like you would be a candidate based on your picture. In healthy patients, I perform this as an office procedure but there are some benefits having it done in the operating room as well. Discuss in detail with your surgeon. Good luck!
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Liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss.
Losing 25 lbs by liposuction is not a realistic goal. You would likely be disappointed if you were to undergo liposuction with this as a goal. Contouring just the abdomen is a more achievable result. IF the skin is very lax, you might even benefit from a mini tummy tuck if you are not planning on having children.
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Liposuction
If you want to "get rid of 25 lbs" then liposuction is not the answer. Liposuction is used to improve contour asymmetry and not for weight loss. Lose the weight first.
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