Liposuction and PCOS

Hi, i have PCOS and as some may know i find it hard to lose weight. Even with strict diet and exercise. I lose about 2lbs and then stay the same for years! I exercise regulary and i do not eat chocolate, fizzy drinks etc etc. I have a good diet that the hospital made me follow. Which has not been a big help. So what i am asking is am i able to have liposuction. I'm 5ft7' and 90KG. Bmi i think is about 31? Am i and should i have this done. As i have really big hips compared to my top half ( 43 inch hips, and 34" waist) Thanks

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by AlyD in Basildon

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Liposuction in polycystic ovary disease

If you have a localized pocket of fat, then regardless of teh polycystic ovary disease, you might undergo liposuction for that one area, but not for a widespread reduction of fat.

PCOS and liposuction

Hello AlyD, Thank you for your question regarding liposuction. As previously indicated, liposuction is a poor substitute for weight loss for many reasons. It is an invasive procedure that can create severe irregularities and permanent disruption of normal skin attachment elements (the stuff that holds your skin to your body) when performed to an extreme level. Just as problematic is that liposuction would need to be performed virtually 'everywhere' on... more

Liposuction

Liposuction is not a substitute for good diet and exercise. It is best for areas of fatty deposits that are stubborn to go away with diet and exercise.

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Liposuction For Body Contouring, Not Weight Loss

Liposuction in its various forms ( ultrasonic, laser, smart, etc.) is designed to remove fat and contour certain areas. It is not a weight loss tool. Certainly a patient loses some weight from the procedure, but not nearly what most women expect. The average amount of fat removed per patient is about 600-1000ml, which only means 1-2 pounds. The goal is to contour areas so they appear better, while the weight loss is secondary. I hope this helps. more

Liposuction and obesity

Sorry for your PCOS but liposuction isn't done to treat obesity regardless of why you have it. It just isn't worth the expense and risk wen there is too much fat to get a good result.

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Jaanju 2 Sep 2012

I have pcos too. I think no one really understands that the weight loss is slow to nothing. Hard efforts make you lose 2lbs or nothing. But the advice you keep getting is to exercise and eat well.

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