During liposuction why is some fat that is sucked out liquidy and other chunky?

July 5, 2018
Asked By:ashhh in Chantilly, VA

What exactly causes the different texture in fat? I was told during Smart Lipo of arms by the medical assistant that the fat came out more chunky than the usual liquid type fat, I was curious to know what causes this different and what it means

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July 7, 2018

Answer: Liposuction

Erik Miles, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 7, 2018

Answer: Liposuction

Erik Miles, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 8, 2018

Answer: Some of the fat will be liquified by the laser

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Answer: Some of the fat will be liquified by the laser

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