I am 5'6, 125 pounds and have stubborn belly & thigh fat, even when I'm down to 115. I've heard it can be harder to do lipo on thin people and have a 'smooth' result on the skin's surface. Would it be 'better' for me to gain a few pounds before the procedure, to make fat extraction easier, remove the same amount of fat as if I were thinner and get a good result? My skin is healthy and tight, so loose skin isn't a concern.
February 13, 2023
Answer: Liposuction Thank you for submitting your question. I definitely would not recommend purposely gaining weight before liposuction procedure. What is important however if that you are at a weight/body size that you can easily maintain in the future. If for example, with regular diet and your normal activity/exercise regiment you are 125lbs, then you should aim to be 125lbs at your surgery. This will allow your PS to better gauge where fat needs to be removed and how much. Similarly on the flip side, dropping to 115lbs before surgery is also not ideal as after surgery it may be hard to keep up that lifestyle (diet and exercise) which will likely cause some weight gain. Hope this helps. Be sure to consult with a board-certified Plastic Surgeon.
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February 13, 2023
Answer: Liposuction Thank you for submitting your question. I definitely would not recommend purposely gaining weight before liposuction procedure. What is important however if that you are at a weight/body size that you can easily maintain in the future. If for example, with regular diet and your normal activity/exercise regiment you are 125lbs, then you should aim to be 125lbs at your surgery. This will allow your PS to better gauge where fat needs to be removed and how much. Similarly on the flip side, dropping to 115lbs before surgery is also not ideal as after surgery it may be hard to keep up that lifestyle (diet and exercise) which will likely cause some weight gain. Hope this helps. Be sure to consult with a board-certified Plastic Surgeon.
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February 12, 2023
Answer: Liposuction with stable weight It is best to have liposuction contouring when in stable weight. Selection of a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in liposculpting should be the most important part of this process. Good luck.
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February 12, 2023
Answer: Liposuction with stable weight It is best to have liposuction contouring when in stable weight. Selection of a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in liposculpting should be the most important part of this process. Good luck.
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