How much weight can a patient lose through liposuction?
Liposuction does remove fat, and does decrease the size of the area treated. However, unless a patient has liposuction to multiple areas performed, there may not be a dramatic weight loss. There may even be a slight weight gain for the first few weeks after surgery, as a result of swelling and fluid retention. Patients are advised to look at the decrease in inches, rather than pounds.
