Florida lipo & BBL limits: Is one liter the total amount of fat removed?

Question

If only 1 liter of fat can be removed during lipo in combination with a BBL, does that mean 1 liter total or 1 liter after transfer?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

In an office setting in Florida, the total supernatant fat allowed to be removed is 4 liters. When combined with another procedure such as a TT, the limit is 1 liter. These limits do not apply in a hospital setting.

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thanks 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.When getting a tummy tuck along with liposuction the limits reduce to 1 ltr. 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.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear kpaul123,
in case of BBL surgery, you plastic surgeon should be able to remove up to 4 liters of fat. However, if you want to combine liposuction and TT or other procedure, then he would be allowed to remove only 1 liter of fat. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

The safe limit for lipoaspirate in Florida is 4L. Lipoaspirate is a mixture of fat, tumescent fluid, blood, and interstitial fluid. 4L of lipoaspirate does not yield 4L of fat to be injected to the buttocks. If you are lucky that may lead to 1L to each side. Over the first 6 weeks to 3 months ~50% of that volume injected is lost. That means the 1L would end up being ~500cc. Every PS is different in the technique they use. Some inject more fluid with their fat making the number larger at the time of surgery, but the amount of actual fat is not larger. Once that extra excess fluid is absorbed the buttocks shrink very rapidly. Another concern is if you have a lot of excess fat on your body (higher BMI), 4L is not a lot of fat to be removed, and you may be left with fat. Here in TX we can take 5L.

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for writing,You are correct. Find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Florida who can help you understand your options.Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACSCertified: American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society for Aesthetics Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society of Plastic Surgeons Member:RealSelf Hall of Fame

Wendell Perry, MD · Answer

In Florida the board  says the max manufacture can remove with the liposuction and one sitting is 4000 mL. The American Society of plastic surgery says the maximum should remove one time is 5000 mL. The Florida board also has a rule that if you do any other procedure the most liposuction can do at the same time is 1000 mL. So if you do a tummy tuck the most additional liposuction due is 1000 mL. If you're doing a Brazilian butt lift  your allowed to remove 4000 mL of fat.

Manuel Belen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,
  
Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.
  
It is difficult to evaluate the options without seeing photos,
It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a good evaluation, to provide you with all the information you need to know about the appropriate recommendations, so that you can achieve the desired goals in your body.
  
I hope this answer will help you
  
My best wishes for you...

Florida lipo & BBL limits: Is one liter the total amount of fat removed?

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