I had tumescent liposuction in my arm on Saturday and I had 700cc. Was that enough fat or could had he taking out more? (photo)

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Hi I had tumescent liposuction on my arms on Saturday and the PS take out 700cc that was for both arms together.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

Of course everyone is different, but 700 cc of fat is a typical volume for a liposuction of the arms.

David Finkle, MD · Answer

There is no set amount of fat that is removed during liposuction, it varies from person to person.  However, you did not have 700 cc of fat removed.  If you look at your canister, the fluid at the bottom is the tumescent fluid and the yellow stuff floating on the top is your fat! I see 300 cc of fat and 400 cc of fluid.  Since you had 2 arms treated, 300/2 = 150 cc.  So, you had 150 cc removed from each arm, not 700 cc.

John A. Millard, MD, FACS · Answer

Good question!  The amount of fat that is removed from any body area is variable and depends on many things.  Your size, fat percentage, weight all play a part.  700 cc for both arms is a pretty normal and average amount for both arms.  Again, at the end of the day, it is about shape and contour and the number or amount of fat is widely distributed.  I would suggest looking at he appearance of your results and not worry so much about the number amount.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Without seeing your before pictures, I cannot say how much fat should have been removed.  However, 700 cc's removed is an adequate amount for many people.  Surgeons do need to be somewhat conservative in removing fat from the arms, or the results may have too much loose skin. If you have concerns, please talk to your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Without seeing you in person before your surgery.  I would not be able to guess.  Remember there is a delicate balance especially with the arms of skin laxity and fat removal.

I had tumescent liposuction in my arm on Saturday and I had 700cc. Was that enough fat or could had he taking out more? (photo)

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I had tumescent liposuction in my arm on Saturday and I had 700cc. Was that enough fat or could had he taking out more? (photo)

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