My Ps took off 600cc total (1.4 lbs?) I had my flanks done, upper and lower abs and some from my love handles. I am 5'3 and weigh about 160, also I had a tummy tuck in August by the same surgeon. After reading comments about 600cc's not being a lot, I am now concerned that not enough fat was removed, and if this is this a reasonable concern that I have. I don't want to second guess my surgeon and I am wondering what would be a good way to raise my concern if needed?
February 13, 2014
Answer: Is 600 CC's enough? I think what you are getting at is one of the problems with the internet. More information, especially from unqualified sources, can make even the most rational and reasonable person doubt their results. There are people for whom 600 cc's is more than enough. There are others for whom 600 cc's is nowhere near enough. The answer is in your result. If you are happy with your improvement, then 600 cc's is not enough. If, at your weight, you are unhappy and feel that a lot of fat was left behind, have an open and honest discussion with your surgeon. Speaking for surgeons, we would almost always prefer the opportunity to explain the reason we do things we do ourselves, rather than having to defend from the sometimes ill informed opinions of know-it-all surgeons like me answering from behind a keyboard.Best,Dr. Pyle
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February 13, 2014
Answer: Is 600 CC's enough? I think what you are getting at is one of the problems with the internet. More information, especially from unqualified sources, can make even the most rational and reasonable person doubt their results. There are people for whom 600 cc's is more than enough. There are others for whom 600 cc's is nowhere near enough. The answer is in your result. If you are happy with your improvement, then 600 cc's is not enough. If, at your weight, you are unhappy and feel that a lot of fat was left behind, have an open and honest discussion with your surgeon. Speaking for surgeons, we would almost always prefer the opportunity to explain the reason we do things we do ourselves, rather than having to defend from the sometimes ill informed opinions of know-it-all surgeons like me answering from behind a keyboard.Best,Dr. Pyle
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October 7, 2015
Answer: Wait and see Contrary to popular belief, liposuction is not about "getting it all out" or removing as much fat as possible. In fact, some of the worst results that are also very difficult to correct are due to overzealous liposuction volumes. The goal of lipo is to remove the right amount to contour a given area and as such 600 cc may be too little, just right, or too much. Your surgeon will be able to explain better but as usual you'll need to wait and seen as the results show themselves more clearly over the next couple months.
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October 7, 2015
Answer: Wait and see Contrary to popular belief, liposuction is not about "getting it all out" or removing as much fat as possible. In fact, some of the worst results that are also very difficult to correct are due to overzealous liposuction volumes. The goal of lipo is to remove the right amount to contour a given area and as such 600 cc may be too little, just right, or too much. Your surgeon will be able to explain better but as usual you'll need to wait and seen as the results show themselves more clearly over the next couple months.
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