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How much weight loss can I expect from laser liposuction?

How much weight can I expect to lose after laser liposuction?

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Replied on 10/13/2009

By: LazaDerm Skincare Centre | Dr. Lornell E. Hansen, II M.D.
Sioux Falls, SD

Laser liposuction is not about weight loss. It is about how you feel
about the appearance of your body. So do not approach any form of
liposuction looking for weight loss. Liposuction is not a good option
for weight loss. Liposuction is best when used for problem areas that
do not resolve with diet and exercise.

Replied on 10/12/2009

By: Robert A Young, M.D. | St. Louis Plastic Surgeon
Chesterfield, MO

Laser liposuction, as with traditional liposuction, is best for treatment of localized excess fat. It is not a substitute for diet and exercise. The amount that is removed depends upon the volume of the area treated.

Replied on 10/9/2009

By: Eppley Plastic Surgery/Ology Medical Spas | Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Carmel, IN

Liposuction of any form is about body contouring and spot reduction, not weight loss. But some weight loss does occur after all liposuction procedures of any volume. Weight loss after liposuction is best judged 30 days after the procedure. There is the amount of fat and fluids that is lost from the actual procedure (as determined by the amount of aspirate removed, 1 liter roughly equals 3 pounds) and then there is what I call metabolic weight loss from the energy the body uses to heal and recover after surgery. Together, total weight loss after liposuction can then be determined. Whether one can keep that weight off long-term, however, will depend on a commitment to certain lifestyle changes.

Replied on 10/9/2009

By: Forever Young Med Spa | South Florida's #1 Medical Spa!
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Laser Liposuction alone is meant to contour the body, not for weight loss.
However if you are combining it with a diet & exercise plan, you will have
both. If you do not take care of yourself after your liposuction procedure
you can gain weight. You must be committed to a lifestyle change.

I had liposuction done 2 years ago; the plastic surgeons office I went to
had a nutritionist on staff and included in the procedure fee was the ALCAT
test (lab work to help loss weight) and her office visits. That's what
helped me lose the weight on top of the inches from the lipo.
Best wishes!

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