Is it true that only 4 liters of fat can be removed during Lipo?

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Is it true that only 4 liters of fat can be removed during Lipo? Does that include the fluid that is removed also? If so, wouldn't it be smarter for a person to only have Lipo on one section of the body at a time? Is it a choice of a little taken out in a lot of places or a lot taken out in one place? Thank you.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Most plastic surgeons use 5 L as the maximum amount of total aspirate to be removed in a single outpatient surgery procedure.These are not absolute rules but general safety guidelines.The decision to focus on a few areas is at the discretion of the surgeon.The great majority of liposuction surgery does not reach 4 L or even 5 L. However, when treating obese patients, these types of volumes can be reached.Personally, if I think I'm going to hit 5 L, I will complete the areas I'm working on and leave the remaining areas for a future date.This, however, is always discussed with the patient ahead of time so that a comprehensive plan can be made that addresses the patient's needs and concerns.I suggest you bring your concerns up with your specific plastic surgeon if you have gotten to the point of having a consultation.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

Patrick Briggs, FRCS, FRCSI (Plast Surg) (retired) · Answer

every surgeon will have different protocols as to the amount of fat that they will remove during the war on surgery. Some states may also have regulations. As every procedure is individualized you need to discuss issues with your plastic surgeon.

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