What is the liposuction limit in the Dominican Republic for a Brazilian Butt Lift?

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In Florida, a surgeon may not extract more than four liters, and in California, the limit is five liters. What are the liposuction laws in the Dominican Republic when a surgeon performs a Brazilian Butt Lift on a patient? Thank you.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

It may not be the best idea to let this factor into your decision making as these are for your protection.

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

The generally accepted safe limits of liposuction volume is 5 liters (although recent studies suggest this hard limit may actually vary with BMI). This number may vary somewhat from state to state or region to region (I am unsure of that the regulations are in the DR). These recommendations, however, are not arbitrary. They are ultimately based upon studies of post operative liposuction patients and the subsequent fluid shifts that occur after large volume procedures. For this reason, overnight monitoring in a hospital is recommended when these limits are exceeded.
In summary, it is never a good idea to pursue a surgeon who will be the most cavalier. The operating room is for surgeons...not "cowboys." Large volume liposuction is simply put...unsafe outside of a hospital setting.
As always, it is best to discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Although I can't answer specifically about Dominican Republic, I can say that  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. You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

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