Had Vaser Lipo, They Removed 1300 CC and I See No Results, Why?

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Please explain why there seem to be no results.  if its liters please also explain. i want to know in pounds or something to make me feel like something was done. You can see my review.

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

I don't see your photos. In some cases, it may be that you need more liposuction to see a result, and you should see results by your first postoperative visit. VASER is a very effective form of liposuction, so it is not a problem with the technology. You should circle back to your surgeon to find out why your results are limited, and why he/she may have limited your surgery. If you are healthy and a good surgical candidate, it may be that you need to explore how you can have more done!

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, it is difficult to assess without photos or in person examination and you did not mention how far you are with your #recovery. Please be patient because improvement will continue for 4–6 months as swelling and irregularities resolve. These contours can even improve throughout the year after surgery. Also, circumferential pressure (garment) is recommended for 4-6 weeks then you can change into Lycra or Spandex for more comfort beyond that time frame. It is best to strictly follow the prescribed aftercare (garment and massage) for best results and do not hesitate to contact your surgeon for any additional therapy that you may need. Please do remember that this is NOT a method of weight loss and muscle toning, or an alternative to diet and exercise. It does not affect one's metabolism. When combined with a sensible diet and exercise program you can maintain good #results Best of luck! 
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Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

1300cc of what?  What percentage was fat, what percentage was fluid that was infiltrated.  Usually 6-8 months is required of healing to see the results without the inflammation.

William P. Coleman III, MD · Answer

The amount of fat removed during a liposuction depends on how large the person is and the amount of excess fat he or she has. Removing a little often makes a big difference in a small person. Also some doctors begin liposuction immediately after infusing the numbing (lidocaine) solution. This results in an aspirate containing not only fat but lots of fluid, and so is measured as a larger volume than what was really removed.

	For these reasons, the amount of fat removal is hard to compare patient to patient. What really matters is the results. Often it is hard to see results early after liposuction. In many cases it takes six months or longer to really determine the benefits of liposuction.

Wendell Perry, MD · Answer

Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure, it is a shape changing procedure.  The average volume of fat that I remove in a liposuction is between 3,000-4,000cc.  The key to liposuction is narrowing the waist.  If you can make the waist narrower than the hips you will make a curvy figure.   Go to my website, wperrymd.com, and just look at the before and after photos.  All of these patients had much more than 1300cc of fat removed.

Had Vaser Lipo, They Removed 1300 CC and I See No Results, Why?

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Answer: The volume removed during a liposuction varies with the person's size and amount of excess fat.

Answer: The volume removed during a liposuction varies with the person's size and amount of excess fat.

Answer: Liposuction and no results

Answer: Liposuction and no results

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Had Vaser Lipo, They Removed 1300 CC and I See No Results, Why?

Answers (7)

Answer: The volume removed during a liposuction varies with the person's size and amount of excess fat.

Answer: The volume removed during a liposuction varies with the person's size and amount of excess fat.

Answer: Liposuction and no results

Answer: Liposuction and no results

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