Is there a Liposuction limit?

Dear Agingandyoung,
plastic surgeons usually don't remove more than 5 liters of fat at one session. That is the top limit for a safe liposuction. Actually, most of plastic surgeons don't go near that limit as the chance of complications is higher. 
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS


Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. While you can liposuction several areas at once there is a limit to how much fat can be removed safely. Risks from liposuction increase significantly when over 5 liters of fat are suctioned out. We usually stay below this limit for patient safety. We’ve found that we’re able to achieve dramatic improvements for our patients with 2 to 4 liters of liposuction, depending on their needs.