How much fat can be taken out by liposuction? Will the fat come back?

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Are you only allowed to suck out a certain amount of fat in the states? Does this apply to Colombia and DR as well?? Because I want to be able to take out as much fat as I can.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

in the US guidelines are 5L in a single procedure, but also the number of areas and amount of fluid used during the surgery determines how much can be done.  Bigger people can have more removed.  Please see an expert in VASER 4D body contouring.  Best, Dr. Emer.

David L. Kaufman, MD FACS · Answer

It’s important to understand that liposuction is not a weight loss procedure and is not intended to help you shed pounds. The best liposuction candidates are adults who are close to or at a healthy, stable weight but have diet and exercise resistant pockets of fat. The maximum amount of fat that can be removed during liposuction is 5 liters. Anything beyond that can risk your safety. Lipo can permanently remove fat cells, but it’s your job to keep yourself fit and healthy. Maintaining your weight through a healthy, active lifestyle is the best way to preserve your liposuction results. Traveling outside of the country for plastic surgery may put your health in jeopardy. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon for the best results.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. The maximum amount of liposuction that should be safely removed is 5L.  This is a large volume of liposuction.  The most important factor when considering having surgery is safety.  For some patients, it may be tempting to try to remove more fat (even though 5L is a large amount), but the complication rates are extremely high above this level and there are very good reasons why we have set these guidelines for safety.  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.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

The fat removed during a liposuction procedure is permanent. However, if you gain weight, the fat cells that remain may enlarge.

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