My friend went to Dominican Republic and had a tummy tuck and lipo. Her waist looks super snatched and lost 20 pounds within a week...In the USA, I am told that these procedures are not meant for weight loss just body contouring—infact you won’t see any real difference on the scale.. I don’t know where I should do my procedure!
January 6, 2020
Answer: Do different countries have different standards of how much fat can be removed? Many varieties of liposuction are available including ultrasonic, smart lipo, and conventional lipo. However, the results depend less on the method used and more on the surgeon and the postoperative care.For safety purposes in the US, 5000 cc is the generally accepted upper limit for liposuction aspirate in an outpatient setting, with the fat transfer being a volume less than that. (In a hospital setting the number of CCs can be larger.) This number might decrease based upon patient weight, surgeon experience, and intraoperative findings. Patients should realize that the lipoaspirate is not all fat but contains fluid as well so the maximum is really more like 4 liters in most cases. Subcutaneous fat is removed from the body, but only from certain areas. It’s a cosmetic procedure that leads to smoother skin and a more sculpted figure, but it’s not intended to help someone who is obese lose weight. Proper diet and exercise are highly encouraged after recovering from the procedure to upkeep the intended results.
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January 6, 2020
Answer: Do different countries have different standards of how much fat can be removed? Many varieties of liposuction are available including ultrasonic, smart lipo, and conventional lipo. However, the results depend less on the method used and more on the surgeon and the postoperative care.For safety purposes in the US, 5000 cc is the generally accepted upper limit for liposuction aspirate in an outpatient setting, with the fat transfer being a volume less than that. (In a hospital setting the number of CCs can be larger.) This number might decrease based upon patient weight, surgeon experience, and intraoperative findings. Patients should realize that the lipoaspirate is not all fat but contains fluid as well so the maximum is really more like 4 liters in most cases. Subcutaneous fat is removed from the body, but only from certain areas. It’s a cosmetic procedure that leads to smoother skin and a more sculpted figure, but it’s not intended to help someone who is obese lose weight. Proper diet and exercise are highly encouraged after recovering from the procedure to upkeep the intended results.
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January 6, 2020
Answer: Liposuction Hi, thank you for your question.Each states has its own laws regarding the amount of liposuction that can be done in an outpatient vs hospital setting. Those laws are in place to protect the patient from injury. I recommend that you consult with a variety of board certified plastic surgeons to help you make your final decision.I hope this helps. Best of luck!
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January 6, 2020
Answer: Liposuction Hi, thank you for your question.Each states has its own laws regarding the amount of liposuction that can be done in an outpatient vs hospital setting. Those laws are in place to protect the patient from injury. I recommend that you consult with a variety of board certified plastic surgeons to help you make your final decision.I hope this helps. Best of luck!
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