160kg 6ft2 male - is it safe to remove 50L of fat from Liposuction or is Gastric Bypass a safer option?

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Can you remove 50L of fat from liposuction is that safe ? A doctor told me he is willing to make me go from 160kg to 80 kg during 1 liposuction , or is gastric bypass a safer option ?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for this interesting and important question.

Try to loose weight before a surgical procedure its a very delicate matter, since in many cases a restrictive diet can cause problems, such as anemia, electrolyte disturbances, decreased protein, etc... retarding the healing process and damaging the surgery.

For these reasons, if your purpose is to lose weight, I recommend you have a BMI less or equal to 30.
In this regard, you must to have a support with a nutritionist, so you can achieve the desired goal, in the most healthy way, without increasing complications risks in the plastic surgery to perform.

Kind regards

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heats the skin with radiofrequency devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and ThermiRF to heat the undersurface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HI-DEF VASER Liposuction and can only be done by a well-trained body contouring specialist. At the same time, fat should be harvested and purified, with PRP and stem cells added, and then injected into muscles, indentations and cellulite to get body shaping and contouring.

Overall, you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear weightloss11111,
liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure. If you are looking to lose weight, then gastric bypass is the right choice. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mark Eberbach, MD · Answer

Run run run away.

You didn't publish a photo yet what you describe requires weight loss.

Bariatric surgery is the answer, but there are options other than gastric bypass. Endoscopic sleeve, Oberra balloon.

Good luck.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Liposuction can be performed in a safe manner with the removal of a maximum of 5 L of fat. It is important to have a consult with an experienced surgeon that can provide you with a treatment plan that  is truly tailored to you and takes into account your current habitus and skin texture.

The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction outcomes. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of degree of excess fat by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. If skin redundancy is observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

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