How many areas can you treat in one Liposuction session?

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A: Limits associated with liposuction

By Ronald Shelton, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

In addition to the amount of fat removed, there is a limit to how much anesthetic is used. This differs from patient to patient based on weight, age and prescription and non-prescription medications that are taken every day as may affect the metabolism of the anesthetic. The surgeon examines you and evaluates... more

A: Liposuction safety and areas of treatment

By William Bruno, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

For outpatient liposuction, 5 Liters of fat is considered the maximum amount that can be safely removed in one session. During that session, several different areas can be addressed, from one area up to four or five. However, if a patient is requesting or needs many areas (>5), one must give serious... more

A: Liposuction areas

By Nina S. Naidu, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Yes, you should be able to safely undergo liposuction of multiple areas in one sitting providing that you are staying under the limit of 5 liters of aspirate (material suctioned out). As my colleagues have already mentioned liposuction is a great tool of contouring small areas that are resistant to... more

A: How many areas can be treated in 1 Liposuction session

By David Hansen, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologic surgeon

Generally, 3-4 areas can be done in the average patient at 1 liposuction surgery which would cover the abdomen, hips and sides. The recommendation (not absolute limit) of 5 liters does not apply, often because the amount of local anesthetic of lidocaine tumescent solution to anesthetize the areas becomes the... more

A: Liposuction is for contouring and not weight loss

By Bahram Ghaderi, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction is ideal for healthy patients who are stable in their weight and exercise habits and have a localized area of fatty collection that has been resistant to their diet and exercise. It is not meant for weight loss. 5 liters is the standard limit for minimizing your risks. However, that does not... more

A: Liposuction- How many areas safely?

By John E. Gross, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Assuming you have maximized your attempts at weight loss with diet and exercise then it may make sense for you to proceed. The areas you mention-waist, abs, hips, back/flanks can be treated in one session in some patients . If your are healthy then up to 5 liters of aspirate, may be safe to do as an... more

A: Liposuction Limits

By Richard L. Dolsky, MD - Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

The official position of the American Society of Liposuction Surgery is: "Liposuction surgery, using the tumescent technique, has been demonstrated to be safe for the routine removal of volumes up to 5,000 mL (supranatant fat). Volumes exceeding 5,000 mL should be removed in select... more

A: Liposuction and quantity

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Like you mentioned, about 5 liters is the limit. It really does not matter which areas it comes from. Focus on the areas of biggest concern. You can always have it repeated.

A: Liposuction Limits

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Yes, the number of areas really is not that much of a concern as far as safety goes. The limit is 5 L for outpatient liposuction procedures. Now having said that, the more areas you have treated the more areas that will be sore. So you have to think about that as well. Hope that helps.