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How close to my ideal weight do i need to be for liposuction? i struggle with my weight and would like to get extensive liposuction to get my body looking the way i want. how close do i have to be to my idea weight to be a good candidate?
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Liposuction : Liposuction is not a form of weight loss. The most that is removed during liposuction is about 10 pounds. The ideal candidate is close to their ideal weight with localized areas of fat that are disproportionate. Most important is a stable weight. Large fluctuations in weight can redistribute fat and undo any benefits gained. If your weight is stable, then fat can be selectively removed from the problems areas. This can reshape your body and reduce areas that are too full, improving proportions. When the weight is maintained, the results are usually maintained.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Ideally : Ideally for any cosmetic procedure we would like people to be at their ideal weight but that is not practical.If you have select areas of diet resistant fat then lipo is a good choice even if you are noty at your ideal weight.www.beautybybrueck.com.
Answered 10/4/2016
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You : You don't have to be at your ideal weight for lipo. Lipo is designed to reate better proportions in the body overall. So if your need lipo, go for it, may be this will be a catalyst and help you start a healthier way of life. Good luck from nyc. For more info visit www.Drgrossman.Com.
Answered 5/6/2019
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Critical: Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. When you have excess weight, fat does not only accumulate under your skin but around your guts etc. Liposuction is for normal weight patients with just contour problems not for overall slimming. Your best chance of having an excellent result is to bring your weight as low as you can. Then if there are localized rebellious bulges, get liposuction
Answered 4/2/2013
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