How much weight can I lose after Liposuction?

I weigh 232 pounds. How much weight can lipo take off from my stomach and abs? How many pounds of my weight can lipo take off my stomach and abs?

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A: You will gain weight after liposuction due to fluid administration

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

It is a common mistake to believe you will lose weight after liposuction. Because IV fluids are administered during liposuction, most patients gain weight during the procedure. Thats OK, you will look thinner after a properly done liposuction. 1000 cc's of fat weighs 2.2 pounds. Thus if 3000cc's of fat are... more

A: Liposuction can make it look like you lost a lot of weight

By David Hansen, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologic surgeon

Liposuction can sure make it look like you lost a lot of weight, but you will probably only lose about 5-6 pounds. It is a great motivator to get you started exercising and dieting. Good Luck!

A: Liposuction and weight loss

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction is not a method to be used for weight loss. Most surgeons will perform liposuction for contour improvement only. And, when liposuction is performed, it usually is limited to no more than 5L of fat which comes out to about 11 lbs.

A: Liposuction is not a method for weight loss

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Don't do it for weight loss. Even if you have high volume liposuction which is considered to be beyond 5 liters, this will only amount to 11 pounds of weight loss. IF you think you will be delighted going from 232 down to 221, then go ahead and proceed after being fully informed... more

A: Weight loss is with diet and exercise

By Todd B. Koch, MD - Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction is a contouring procedure not a means of losing weight. If you are interested in losing a lot of weight, I recommend diet and exercise. Generally, you can expect to lose several pounds from the average liposuction procedure. I have removed as much as 10 lbs in a single session but this... more

A: Please stop asking about losing weight from liposuction!!

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

You cannot safely lose any significant weight from liposuction - period. The only proper use of this procedure is in contouring problem areas after diet and exercise have failed. In a rare case, some liposuction can jump start a weight loss program but this use should be very rare.

A: Not an ounce of weight loss after Liposuction!

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Destiny Liposuction will no produce a bit of permanent weight reduction I am sorry to say. What you weight is determined by what your eat and what you metabolize. If you eat less or exercise more, you will loose weight. However, if you have liposuction, every bit of the fat that is removed will... more

A: Liposuction is not a good weight loss procedure

By Marcus L. Peterson, MD - St. George Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction is great for improving contours of fat deposits. The fat tissue is removed and there is some weight loss that is associated with it but the main goal is reduction of size. Most patients are disappointed with liposuction if they do it for weight loss purposes. The best time to do... more

A: Liposuction and weight loss

By Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

The amount of weight that you lose with liposuction depends on what your aesthetic goals are and how much fat is actually removed. However, you can expect to lose around 5 lbs on average if you get your entire abdomen liposuctioned. It may be more or less as it's hard to say without actully seeing... more