This section answers questions that are frequently asked about tumescent liposuction Michael Bermant, MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Tumescent liposuction is NOT a good way to loose weight. Actually very little weight is removed by this operation. Suction lipectomy is a technique to sculpt localized collections of fat. It is a tool of refinement.
Weight loss is the coarser tool.
You are better off getting closer to your ideal weight first and then using plastic surgery to refine the resistant localized problem areas. Some doctors are trying to expand the boundaries of safe Tumescent Liposuction by removing massive amounts of fat from very obese people. This large volume liposuction has very significant risks and can be dangerous despite some excellent results. If you like what you see and have learned here, call our office for a consultation . We have a preliminary remote package for those needing to travel great distances to see us.