I read that the max number of pounds that can be removed is 11. Is that overall, or per area? I’m getting my stomach, upper & lower, love handles, thighs and knees. I want to know if 11 is the overall max, if so, should I break up my lipo into separate sessions to get more overall fat removed?
August 5, 2019
Answer: Liposuction Surgery Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) The maximum amount of fat that may be removed during a single session of outpatient surgery is 5 liters. Any more than that (in a single session) will require an overnight stay in a monitored setting (e.g., in a hospital). Multiple procedures may be performed over time such that more than 5 liters is removed---although each subsequent procedure in the same area may be more difficult. If you decide to pursue surgery it’s very important that you find a surgeon whom you are comfortable with and trust and who evaluates you in-person and tailors an individualized treatment plan for you and your aesthetic goals. Best of luck!
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August 5, 2019
Answer: Liposuction Surgery Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) The maximum amount of fat that may be removed during a single session of outpatient surgery is 5 liters. Any more than that (in a single session) will require an overnight stay in a monitored setting (e.g., in a hospital). Multiple procedures may be performed over time such that more than 5 liters is removed---although each subsequent procedure in the same area may be more difficult. If you decide to pursue surgery it’s very important that you find a surgeon whom you are comfortable with and trust and who evaluates you in-person and tailors an individualized treatment plan for you and your aesthetic goals. Best of luck!
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August 2, 2019
Answer: Maximum fat removal The actual amount of fat that can be safely removed at one time varies from state to state. If you think you will be over that amount, or your surgeon think you will be over that amount, your procedure can be broken into sessions. Sometimes, the amount of fat removed is based more upon how much local anesthetic can be given safely at one time, and how many areas can be treated.
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August 2, 2019
Answer: Maximum fat removal The actual amount of fat that can be safely removed at one time varies from state to state. If you think you will be over that amount, or your surgeon think you will be over that amount, your procedure can be broken into sessions. Sometimes, the amount of fat removed is based more upon how much local anesthetic can be given safely at one time, and how many areas can be treated.
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