How is Body Fat Accurately / Concretely Measured Before Suctioning It out Through Liposuction?

It is actually simpler than you think. Just pinch the skin and measure the difference between your index and thumb. That distance is a double layer of fat under the skin. 2 people can have the same BMI but one has more fat in the love handles and the other has more in the lower abdomen. The only way to know where to remove the fat from and how much to remove is to examine the patient.

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Determining the amount of body fat to remove is based on many factors that are determined at the time of consultation.  A physical exam will help determine amount of fat versus skin and muscle as well as the location of the fat.  An accurate amount of fat to remove is not as important as improving the contour of the treated area.  There is finesse and art to liposuction that comes with experience.

      There is not a compelling need to know the body fat percentage prior to liposuction as liposuction is used to target stubborn areas not for overall fat reduction.  The relative volume to be removed from an area is less important than achieving contour improvement.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA