Can you have liposuction if you are obese?

If you are very overweight, the procedure will likely not be suitable. It is best used for body sculpting rather than weight loss.

Does liposuction make you healthier?

Having 20 pounds of fat removed by liposuction makes people look better but provides none of the protection from heart disease and diabetes that would result from losing the same amount of weight through diet and exercise, researchers are reporting.

Is liposuction an effective long term weight-loss treatment for obesity?

Share on Pinterest Liposuction is not an overall weight-loss method. People who undergo liposuction usually have a stable body weight but would like to remove undesirable deposits of body fat in specific parts of the body. Liposuction is not an overall weight-loss method. It is not a treatment for obesity.

Does liposuction reduce weight?

While some patients may lose a few pounds, that is not the goal of liposuction. The purpose of liposuction is body sculpting and improving physical physique, not weight loss. Usually, the maximum amount of fat that is suctioned out is the equivalent of around 5-8 pounds.

How much weight can liposuction remove?

The maximum amount of fat that can safely be removed with liposuction is between six to eight pounds (three to four liters). An increase in the volume of fat removal heightens the risks of complications.

What happens if you lose weight liposuction?

The liposuction treated areas will not regain the same amount of fat as they would have without liposuction. However, the fat cells that remain in the area will become larger with weight gain, and can potentially “cancel out” the lipo outcomes.

What are the risks of liposuction?

Possible complications specific to liposuction include:

• Contour irregularities. Your skin may appear bumpy, wavy or withered due to uneven fat removal, poor skin elasticity and unusual healing.
• Fluid accumulation.
• Numbness.
• Infection.
• Internal puncture.
• Fat embolism.
• Kidney and heart problems.
• Lidocaine toxicity.

Does the fat come back after lipo?

Once fat cells have been removed from the body, they cannot grow back and new fat cells cannot develop. But what can happen by gaining weight after liposuction is that the remaining fat cells get bigger. This is why it is so crucial to be vigilant about maintaining a stable weight after liposuction.