I will be getting lipo on my love handles in a couple of weeks. I was told that I should be close to or at my ideal body weight which I am(male, 180lbs, 5'11) but I still feel like I want to be a little less fat and bloated. I think I'm around 18%. How does this factor in, is it better to be as fat-less as possible before or will it not matter? Or will it be better to carry extra fat before it, will I then keep the result if I lose fat later on?
August 6, 2015
Answer: Liposuction Hello dear, I suggest you to get an evaluation with a board certified plastic surgeon, eve though, 19% of the body fat is a reasonable number
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August 6, 2015
Answer: Liposuction Hello dear, I suggest you to get an evaluation with a board certified plastic surgeon, eve though, 19% of the body fat is a reasonable number
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August 6, 2015
Answer: Ideal body fat prior to liposuction It comes down to wanting to see major changes versus wanting to look your very best.People who have thick layers of subcutaneous fat have the potential for dramatic changes after liposuction. The opposite is also true.One issue that is common with the male abdomen is the amount of intra-abdominal fat that many men carry. This is the fat below the muscle layers and around the internal organs. Excess intra-abdominal fat gives the classic beer belly look. Patients with intra-abdominal fat have to lose weight to look better. Generally, people who are lean and athletic have a more desirable body contour. Lean, athletic people also have less fat to be removed with liposuction. Keeping your weight down before the procedure will allow you to have the best possible look, but expect a less dramatic change. Patients who are a little overweight and receive liposuction typically look just as good if they lose weight after the procedure. There are some differences to this when it comes to morbidly obese patients. You are not in that category. Patients who are 50 pounds to 100 pounds over their ideal weight never look great after liposuction, though the results can be dramatic. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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August 6, 2015
Answer: Ideal body fat prior to liposuction It comes down to wanting to see major changes versus wanting to look your very best.People who have thick layers of subcutaneous fat have the potential for dramatic changes after liposuction. The opposite is also true.One issue that is common with the male abdomen is the amount of intra-abdominal fat that many men carry. This is the fat below the muscle layers and around the internal organs. Excess intra-abdominal fat gives the classic beer belly look. Patients with intra-abdominal fat have to lose weight to look better. Generally, people who are lean and athletic have a more desirable body contour. Lean, athletic people also have less fat to be removed with liposuction. Keeping your weight down before the procedure will allow you to have the best possible look, but expect a less dramatic change. Patients who are a little overweight and receive liposuction typically look just as good if they lose weight after the procedure. There are some differences to this when it comes to morbidly obese patients. You are not in that category. Patients who are 50 pounds to 100 pounds over their ideal weight never look great after liposuction, though the results can be dramatic. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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