Is 2 liters of liposuction a lot of removal?

   2 liters of fat is a lot of fat.  2 liters of lipoaspirate may only be 500 cc of fat in some cases.  KH

Liposuction was pioneered over 40 years ago by the French. The technique involves a tumescent solution of the same type of fluid which could be placed in your veins but is infused into the area where fat cells are too abundant. In addition numbing medication in the form of lidocaine is also included to help reduced the discomfort of the procedure. In addition, epinephrine is added to help with vasoconstriction to limit the brusing following the procedure. The fat that is removed comes out with some of the tumescent fluid and will settle and separate from the fat cells over a period of time. Looking at the suction canister the amount of fat removed can be calculated. Often this is recorded as part of the medical record which documents the different aspects of the operation. 
Often following surgery the trauma of the actual mechanical manipulation will result in soft tissue edema and swelling. This may take months to resolve and can be aided with the use of compression garments and lymphatic massage. 
Follow up with your Plastic Surgeon to guide you through the post operative period.

Thank you for your question. While you can liposuction several areas at once there is a limit to how much fat can be removed safely. Risks from liposuction increase significantly when over 5 liters of fat are suctioned out. We usually stay below this limit for patient safety. We’ve found that we’re able to achieve dramatic improvements for our patients with 2 to 4 liters of liposuction, depending on their needs. That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  A key quality indicator is Board Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.