What is the most volume that can be removed with liposuction at one time?
As a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Metzinger is concerned about your safety and satisfaction. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends that no more then 5000 milliliters (5 liters) of fat tissue be removed during a single episode of liposuction performed in an outpatient plastic surgery facility. Removal of greater than 5 liters of fat is possible, but not recommended by our plastic surgery practice. Scientific studies support the fact that removal of more than 5 liters of fat at one time can lead to delays in healing, prolonged swelling, bruising, and other difficulties after liposuction, which can make your experience with plastic surgery less enjoyable. The average liposuction volume removed in our practice is around 3500 milliliters (3.5 liters) of pure fat. Liposuction is used in our plastic surgery practice to remove unwanted fat bulges and improve the overall appearance of the body. Dr. Metzinger super-specializes in liposuction and has a bro
