Is 4 liters of liposuction enough? Will 4 liters get me a body similar to my wish pic? (Photos)

Hello and thank you for your
question. Based on your photograph, you are a better candidate for a tummy tuck
with liposuction.  This can be done
through a low incision, all completely below the bikini line.  The belly button can be designed to look
natural and have no scars on the exterior.  
Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen.  Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Liposuction will allow you to have stubborn fat resistant to exercise and diet removed from unwanted areas (hips, stomach, thighs, back) and transferred to areas that can benefit from the added volume and will result in a waist as small as possible. If there is loose skin or the skin has poor quality, a tummy tuck along with lipo could be used to further reduce the size of the waist and improve contours.  Liposuction results are highly surgeon dependent as the skill of liposuction rests in removing as much fat as possible while leaving the skin smooth.  In CA, 5000 cc is the generally accepted upper limit for liposuction in an outpatient setting, with the transfer being less than that.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

you . have signifiant loose skin and problem areas, looks like you have lipedema. you need prob two phases of liposuction with body lifting/tummy tuck to get your wish list. I suggest . you see an expert in body shaping.  some of those photos have patients with buttock implants FYI.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Liposuction can make such a dramatic improvement in so many patients but you need to do it where the 3-4 liter limit of florida doesn't exist. Head west to California and get 6-8 liters removed with each of 3 liposuction procedures and look great.  The tummy will need 6-8 liters of fat removed as will the thighs as well.  The back probably only needs approx. 5 liters removed.  The 3 lipos can all be done within 1 week  under tum..local.  Unfortunately, Florida limits the amount of fat removal to just 3-4 liters and that only helps the skinny people.

It is best to be seen in person, but based on the photos alone, you
seem to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. Unfortunately there are no
real effective nonsurgical ways to treat loose skin and the best way to
address the issue is with a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck will remove the
excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and tightens the
muscle and fascia of the abdominal wall creating an abdominal profile
that is smoother and firmer. Liposuction is often done with a tummy tuck
to help achieve an hour glass figure. In Florida, the maximum amount of fat that can be removed in one surgery is 4 Liters, which is why previous surgeons had told you this amount. I would consult with a plastic
surgeon so they may best explain the procedures that will help you
achieve the aesthetic results you desire. Good luck!
Kamran Azad MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction will not give you the results you are looking for. Your abdominal skin will be lumpy, and you will then need an abdominoplasty to fix it. In my estimate, weight loss with exercise is your best option, with an abdominoplasty as second option. I would not suction your abdomen, as you would be a unhappy patient post-opGood luck,