Can I get 10lb of fat liposuctioned out of one area of my body and does it have to be spread out?

it is best to have a personal consultation and evaluation.  Lipo helps with body contouring and is not a weight loss treatment.  

Thank you for your question. I think you should be focused on the weight that you want to lose from the procedure. Removing 1 L of fat is equivalent to 2.2 pounds of weight. Also remember that when you have lliposuction, your board certified plastic surgeon will inject tumescent solution. This can Be as much as up to seven or 8 L depending on how much liposuction is planned. The 10 pounds that you're describing Is about 5 Liters total volume which means fat and tumescent solution. Typically this is about 3 L of fat and 2 L of tumescent solutions on average. In The weight that you're talking about losing in the midsection Maybe possible But unlikely because most people's fat is not just isolated to one body region. I would recommend that you discuss this with your board-certified plastic surgeon to make sure that they're removing what is safe and if they are doing what's called high-volume liposuction meaning more than 5 L of tumescent solution and fat that you spend the night an accredited overnight facility. I hope this helps.All the best,Carlos Mata M.D.,MBA, FACSBoard-certified plastic surgeon

One of the most common misconceptions surrounding liposuction is that of weight loss. It is a body contouring tool which is best employed in healthy patients who have reached a stable weight (preferably with a BMI less than 30).The legal limits for fat removal in an office setting is 4-5 liters (varying from state to state). This equates to approximately 11 lbs. However, this is an estimate and not an actual accounting of weight removed. There are no such limits for procedures performed in a hospital setting.Ultimately, those who approach the procedure as an alternative to traditional means of weight loss (diet and exercise) are bound to be disappointed.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Liposuction makes such a great improvement in so many patients and can be focused on your problem areas. It is a great motivator and is easy to undergo under local.

Lipo isn't a weight loss procedure per se. You do lose weight with the procedure but it's not nearly as dramatic as the appearance. The restriction is the total volume aspirate (5 liters) not the fat. Within the total aspirate is a certain amount of fat. This varies.  It ranges from 1 liter to 4 liters max. So that's ~ 2-8 lbs. In patients that have a very large amount of fat to remove, I perform the procedure in stages.  I focus on the front, then the sides. See attached video.

I appreciate your question. Liposuction success depends upon the skin's ability to retract back into position after the fat has been removed. If removing a large amount of fatty tissue from an area results in lax skin, the area will not look very nice. The procedure is best for contouring and is not a great substitute for weight loss. Please seek consultation with a well qualified Board certified Plastic Surgeon and get an opinion as to the best way to address your concerns. Best of luck!

Liposuction is a body contouring procedure best suited to areas that are disproportionally large compared with the rest of the body. It is not a weight loss procedure. It is best suited to healthy people of normal weight (or near), with localized areas of excess fat. Removal of too much fat at any one time can be dangerous.

Thank you for your question.  Liposuction is not a weight loss method, it is a body contouring procedure.  You are still able to gain and lose weight after having liposuction.  

Hello. Liposuction is NOT a weight reduction procedure and should only be used to improve your body contour. See a BCPS for your care. Good luck and be well. 
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Thank you for your question. Liposuction can be a powerful tool to remove unwanted fat, but it is not a weight loss tool. Liposuction can help sculpt your body, but it is unlikely that it will get you the results you are hoping for. There are certain limitations to liposuction as well. If your surgeon liposuctions more than 5 L in surgery then you will need to stay overnight in a hospital for monitoring.  I would make sure you are seeing a board certified plastic surgeon who can give you realistic goals for your surgery.