Planning on joining the military. Can liposuction help me reach Department of Defense stantards?

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I'm a generally big guy and Im wondering if liposuction can help out in dropping my fat content so I "make tape" as it were. I am aware on how it works but I'm struggling to burn that fat away even with a strict diet. I'm about 4% over the max body fat percentage just looking for a little kick to make their standards for entry

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Liposuction is not a weight loss tool but I have done hi def liposuction on military applications who lost weight from it and then further lost more post procedure, it also gave them the shape and definition they wanted.  Best, dr. Emer.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Without photos- and the benefit of physical exam- it's difficult to comment accurately re/ what you'd benefit from. Liposuction is not a weight loss operation, however it can remove fat from unwanted areas. Best to seek in person exam by an experienced Board Certified PS

Marcus L. Peterson, MD · Answer

I have had this discussion with several people in your position. Liposuction is not designed to be a weight loss procedure or a means to get your total body fat reduced. Once you have given diet and exercise a full effort, liposuction can be used to reduce or debulk the area where the taping is performed. Good luck. Dr. Marcus Peterson

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Along with diet + exercise & liposuction in office operation of 4 liters of fat could help. Seek in person opinions from boarded PSs in FL.

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

I would not have a clue on what you need for the military to get to their standards but liposuction can remove fat from trouble areas but whether it will tip the scales so you pass your military is unknown.

Planning on joining the military. Can liposuction help me reach Department of Defense stantards?

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