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Liposuction

What it is: Liposuction or lipoplasty is a surgical procedure to address excess fat deposits in specific areas of the body.  Liposuction is not intended to be a weight loss solution.

What it addresses:  Fat deposits in body areas including:

- Stomach
- Buttocks, Hips & Thighs
- Love Handles
- Saddle Bags
- Calves & Ankles
- Breasts
- Back

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Liposuction - is there a limit to how many times can I get it done on the same area?

Is there a limit to how many times I can have Liposuction done on the same body part or area?

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September 20, 2008
Shahram Salemy, MD
Shahram Salemy, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

The first chance is usually the best chance to get the best result, but from time to time revisions on the same body part may need to be done. It's important however to give your body some time to recover after the procedure, and wait at least 6 months or longer before having any more liposuction in the same area.

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September 19, 2008
Armen Vartany, MD
Armen Vartany, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

Although your best chance of getting a smooth result after liposuction is the first time, liposuction can be redone to correct some imperfections from the initial procedure.  Liposuction becomes harder to do the second or third time because of scar tissue development, so I would say that there is no point in repeating liposuction of the same area after the second or third attempt.

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