Anyone who has struggled to lose weight can understand the appeal of liposuction. Having a surgeon carefully remove fat that refuses to budge sounds like a great solution. This procedure gives many people results they love, leaving them with the toned, sculpted body of their dreams. But exactly how much weight can you expect to lose with liposuction? It’s important to have a good understanding of how liposuction works and what you can expect. Here are the facts about this procedure and what it can do for you.
How Liposuction Removes Fat
Even if you’re at your target weight, you may have stubborn pockets of fat that won’t go away even with the most dedicated diet and exercise routine. However, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with these frustrating fat deposits.
Liposuction uses surgical techniques to sweep away fat deposits. A plastic surgeon makes carefully placed incisions in the area, then inserts a cannula under the skin. Using a surgical suction pump, they remove fat cells carefully to contour the area.
How Much Weight Can You Lose With Liposuction?
Exactly how much fat can be removed depends on a few factors, including your body composition, the area being targeted, and how much the patient weighs. In general, many people lose between three and five pounds of fat. Some people see results they love by just removing one to two pounds, while others are happier getting rid of ten to 11 pounds.
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to how much weight a patient can expect to lose. These are some of the things you and your surgeon will have to consider.
How Much Fat Can Liposuction Remove Safely?
It’s generally considered safest to remove no more than six to eight pounds of fat during a single liposuction procedure. Removing more than that at one time may not give you the results you want and increases the risks of complications.
If you want to have more fat removed, you can have more than one procedure as long as your surgeon decides you’re a good candidate. For the best results, it’s a good idea to space these procedures about three to four months apart.
How Much Fat Should You Have Removed?
This is a simple question with a complex answer. Someone who is at their ideal weight may see dramatic improvements with only having a few pounds removed. Others may need to get more taken out before they get the look they want. How much weight should be targeted depends on your goals and body.
To decide how much fat to remove, it’s very important to work with a skilled surgeon you can trust. They have the expertise to walk you through what you can expect and how to get the results you want. The best plan combines your goals for your body with your surgeon’s fine-tuned understanding of how to use liposuction to get there.
Be sure to find a surgeon who not only has the skills and knowledge to perform the procedure but who also listens to you. Together, you should be able to craft a plan that will give you results you will love.
Schedule a Liposuction Consultation Today
For many patients, liposuction provides the lasting results they’re looking for. There’s a reason this procedure is so popular; it works. If you’re interested in exploring how liposuction can help you look and feel your best, contact us at Arviv Plastic Surgery today! Dr. Ahmed Abdullah has extensive experience with liposuction and would love to discuss the possibilities and help you decide if this is the right choice for you. Liposuction may be the missing piece of the puzzle to give you the body of your dreams.
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