1 liter of water is 2.2 pounds. The calculation is different with fat... however, it also depends on how much tumescent fluid was also removed during the procedure. So I generally average and tell my patients each liter is about 2 pounds of fat. So, 6 liters of fat is probably around 12 pounds. That is quite a lot!
HiThanks for your question. I must first point out that Liposuction is not a weight loss modality, rather a fat removal technique for stubborn areas.The thickness of the lipoaspirate removed in liposuction depends on how much tumescent fluid is injected. Generally a liter of fat would weigh about 2 pounds. However, the removed fat is replaced initially with tissue swelling so any loss in weight takes weeks to months to materialize as this swelling resolves. You mentioned 6 liters of fat - please note that the ASPS recommends removal of no more than 5 liters in an out-patient setting as more than this is not safe.Pls see a board-certified PS for an in-person evaluation to see if liposuction is right for you. I have included a link with more information on Liposuction.I hope this helps.....
