I'm having an extended tummy tuck done with lipo to the flanks and bra roll. The scheduler told me that they can only remove 1 liter of fat via lipo when combined with a tummy tuck. Is that going to be enough or will I have to go back a second time for more lipo?
January 23, 2019
Answer: BBL candidate
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January 23, 2019
Answer: BBL candidate
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January 19, 2019
Answer: You should not look for a certain amount removed. what counts is what is left behind there are a number of factors that determine your final result and the final "reading" of how much fat was removed plays little role. For starters, some surgeons will infiltrate a liter into the area and if they remove 500-1000ml that is quite a bit. For some reason that makes no sense to me, there are surgeons that will infiltrate in 6 liters (6,000 ml). Clearly this surgeon, will remove more fluid but a lot of what he is removing is just fluid he infiltrated. also i do a huge amount of Smartlipo and the laser will damage a lot of fat that may not necessarily come out at the time of surgery but will gradually be resorbed.i also tell my patients that it is a partnership. i will reduce fat in the treated areas but it is part of your total body fat. If you want the best results, you should try and do a diet such as low carb and higher fats and proteins (see my web site for ketogenic diets and ketogenic supplements) which will often reduce body fat. david berman md
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January 19, 2019
Answer: You should not look for a certain amount removed. what counts is what is left behind there are a number of factors that determine your final result and the final "reading" of how much fat was removed plays little role. For starters, some surgeons will infiltrate a liter into the area and if they remove 500-1000ml that is quite a bit. For some reason that makes no sense to me, there are surgeons that will infiltrate in 6 liters (6,000 ml). Clearly this surgeon, will remove more fluid but a lot of what he is removing is just fluid he infiltrated. also i do a huge amount of Smartlipo and the laser will damage a lot of fat that may not necessarily come out at the time of surgery but will gradually be resorbed.i also tell my patients that it is a partnership. i will reduce fat in the treated areas but it is part of your total body fat. If you want the best results, you should try and do a diet such as low carb and higher fats and proteins (see my web site for ketogenic diets and ketogenic supplements) which will often reduce body fat. david berman md
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