After serious back injury few years ago, could barely walk. Lack of exercise & medication, gained 50 lbs. lost 15 lbs with acupuncture and dieting. Still had huge belly. Underwent liposuction last week. I looooove the results. Huge mass of fat removed from belly and flanks and back - 7-9 liters. But weight only decreased by 1 lb. Most liquid has already been drained. I know lipo is not a weight loss technique, but fat, although light does have one weight. Where has it gone?
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March 1, 2019
Answer: Reduction of weight following #liposuction with #PlasticSurgery
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Consultation with your plastic surgeon regarding sedating medications is key because with liposuction there are many factors at play:
1) anesthesia drugs can take 24 hours to "wash out" and clear from the body.
2)post operative pain medications are prescribed by...
Thank you for your question. It is normal to have swelling at this point in your recovery - it can sometimes last for up to six months. As far as the fat transfer, this particular procedure, while a great option in some cases, is hit or miss. Success depends on the skill and experience of t...
Thank you for asking about jump starting your weight loss with liposuction.Your BMI now is almost 35. A BMI of 30 means a weight of 170. That's only 27 pounds.A normal weight for you would be 140 or less.So why won't liposuction work for you?First you are more likely to bleed since blood ve...
