There is a great deal of confusion in my surgery “groups”. Ladies w combined procedures (ex lipo w a TT or breast reduction) that FL law restricts their surgeon from removing more then 1 liter of fat w lipo., My understanding is that these same procedures can be done in a hospital and the lipo limit is then 4 litres? 64B8-9.009 office settings, and I assume these doctors consider there operating suites not offices. (Ambulatory?) Is there regulatory doc that clarifies surgical limits by location?
Answer: Florida liposuction (with a combined incision procedure) laws? 1 liter vs 4 liters in alternate settings? any clarity? Thank you for your questions. You are correct, outpatient standalone liposuction procedures in Florida allow up to 4000 cc of fat to be removed. If combined with another procedure, 1000 cc is the maximum. You would need to take this into account when planning any surgical procedures.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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Answer: Florida liposuction (with a combined incision procedure) laws? 1 liter vs 4 liters in alternate settings? any clarity? Thank you for your questions. You are correct, outpatient standalone liposuction procedures in Florida allow up to 4000 cc of fat to be removed. If combined with another procedure, 1000 cc is the maximum. You would need to take this into account when planning any surgical procedures.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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January 2, 2020
Answer: Lipo Candidate - VASER HD, J Plasma/Renuvion/Inmode BodyTite tightening, fat grafting for buttock lift/BBL, Cellfina/Sculptra in some combination procedures less liposuction should be performed to limit the total amount of tissue removed for safety purposes.
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January 2, 2020
Answer: Lipo Candidate - VASER HD, J Plasma/Renuvion/Inmode BodyTite tightening, fat grafting for buttock lift/BBL, Cellfina/Sculptra in some combination procedures less liposuction should be performed to limit the total amount of tissue removed for safety purposes.
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January 2, 2020
Answer: Liposuction limits lIn an outpatient setting (i.e. not a hospital OR), the limit is 5 liters (4 l in some states like Florida). When liposuction is done in combination with a second procedure, the limit is 1 liter.These limits do not apply in a hospital setting. This is due to the fact that patients will be admitted and monitored overnight (thus allowing for better control of subsequent fluid shifts).This will amount to approximately 11 lbs. Ultimately, it is important to remember that lipo is a contouring tool and not a means to weight loss. It is best reserved for addressing those areas which have been resistant to diet and exercise.
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January 2, 2020
Answer: Liposuction limits lIn an outpatient setting (i.e. not a hospital OR), the limit is 5 liters (4 l in some states like Florida). When liposuction is done in combination with a second procedure, the limit is 1 liter.These limits do not apply in a hospital setting. This is due to the fact that patients will be admitted and monitored overnight (thus allowing for better control of subsequent fluid shifts).This will amount to approximately 11 lbs. Ultimately, it is important to remember that lipo is a contouring tool and not a means to weight loss. It is best reserved for addressing those areas which have been resistant to diet and exercise.
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January 1, 2020
Answer: Limits of liposuction in hospital vs. office and ambulatory surgery centers You are right. Rules in hospital are different than in ambulatory surgery centers and office surgery centers. However, these procedures are, at least in Florida, most frequently performed outside of hospitals in surgery centers and, for that reason, they are more efficient and, probably, have overall lower cost. This is an issue that you should discuss with your surgeon once you make that most important decision, select your surgeon. Goof luck.
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January 1, 2020
Answer: Limits of liposuction in hospital vs. office and ambulatory surgery centers You are right. Rules in hospital are different than in ambulatory surgery centers and office surgery centers. However, these procedures are, at least in Florida, most frequently performed outside of hospitals in surgery centers and, for that reason, they are more efficient and, probably, have overall lower cost. This is an issue that you should discuss with your surgeon once you make that most important decision, select your surgeon. Goof luck.
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January 1, 2020
Answer: Liposuction candidate Dear heathird08,
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January 1, 2020
Answer: Liposuction candidate Dear heathird08,
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