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How much fat, in litres or kilos, can be removed in one sitting of tumescent liposuction with local anasthetic, on the belly?

Later this year I`m having tumescent lipo with local anasthetic, on my belly only. This is ambulatory, walk-in walk-out. What is the most they could remove in that one session? How much fat can I expect to be removed? I am 186cm tall (6ft2) and weigh 92kg (203lb)

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Tumescent liposuction

September 11th, 2016
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The amount of fat that is removed is dependent on how much fat you have to be removed. The surgeon will determine this at the time of surgery.

Web reference: http://www.plasticsurgery-sanantonio.com/body/liposuction/

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS
September 11th, 2016

Tumescent liposuction

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The amount of fat that is removed is dependent on how much fat you have to be removed. The surgeon will determine this at the time of surgery.

Learn more: http://www.plasticsurgery-sanantonio.com/body/liposuction/

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS

Needs evaluation

July 22nd, 2016
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It is not just the fat that is removed, but what remains that gives you your final result.Reasonable results can be achieved with strictly local, tumescent anesthesia.
The results in cc of the aspirate vary with the person and can range from 500 to perhaps 1500 cc.

Keith Denkler, MD
July 22nd, 2016

Needs evaluation

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It is not just the fat that is removed, but what remains that gives you your final result.Reasonable results can be achieved with strictly local, tumescent anesthesia.
The results in cc of the aspirate vary with the person and can range from 500 to perhaps 1500 cc.

Keith Denkler, MD

Fat removal

July 6th, 2016
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The amount of fat removed is based upon how much fat is available to be removed. Liposuction is not weight loss procedure, but does treat budges. During your consultation, your surgeon may be able to give you a better idea of how much fat could be removed in one session.
Connie Hiers, MD
July 6th, 2016

Fat removal

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The amount of fat removed is based upon how much fat is available to be removed. Liposuction is not weight loss procedure, but does treat budges. During your consultation, your surgeon may be able to give you a better idea of how much fat could be removed in one session.
Connie Hiers, MD

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Fat removal on abdomen

July 6th, 2016
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It is impossible to say just by knowing your height and weight.  You would have to be seen in person,. and then it would only be a "guesstimate."

Web reference: https://www.stevenwallachmd.com/body-procedures/liposuction/

Steven Wallach, MD
July 6th, 2016

Fat removal on abdomen

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It is impossible to say just by knowing your height and weight.  You would have to be seen in person,. and then it would only be a "guesstimate."

Learn more: https://www.stevenwallachmd.com/body-procedures/liposuction/

Steven Wallach, MD

Liposuction

July 6th, 2016
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Usually, 500cc (1/2 a kilo) is the max under local as no IVs are used, etc. In larger cases, we recommend Twilgiht sleep/ anesthesia for patient comfort and completion of the procedure in one surgery.

An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations. 

Web reference: Http://www.drharamis.com, http://www.newjerseyplasticsurgery.com

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS
July 6th, 2016

Liposuction

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Usually, 500cc (1/2 a kilo) is the max under local as no IVs are used, etc. In larger cases, we recommend Twilgiht sleep/ anesthesia for patient comfort and completion of the procedure in one surgery.

An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations. 

Learn more: Http://www.drharamis.com, http://www.newjerseyplasticsurgery.com

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS

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