Im going to do a Tummy Tuck, liposculpture in Colombia in 2 weeks. I'm 199 lbs & 5'7. What's a safe amount of fat to take out?

Thanks for your question.  Generally the limit of recommended fat to remove with a single liposuction procedure is about 5 litres.

In general it is recommended that no more than 5 liters be removed when you are not staying overnight in an accredited facility. Of more concern is that you are traveling for your surgery. How long are you staying there to recover? Are the facilities accredited where your surgery is scheduled? Is the surgeon fully credentialed? Who will take care of any complications that happen post operatively? Please make sure you have these questions answered before you go.

In general, the ASPS recommends no more than 5 litres of fat removal for outpatient surgery. When combined with other procedures this may need to be modified to a lower amount for patient safety. More important, if you are travelling to a country outside the US and Canada for surgery it is imperative that you ensure that your facility adheres to similar safety standards that would be necessary to be accredited back home. Laws are not as strict in many countries and corners may be cut in order to provide the cost savings that is so attractive to those looking to travel for surgery. Best of luck with your procedure!