Large Volume Liposuction

For people who want to decrease their body weight by greater the normal standard of 7 to 10%, a solution is Large Volume Liposuction (LVL). It is usually for volumes of fat localized in the thighs and hips. Any type of liposuction that takes off greater than 5 liters of body liquids can be categorized as large volume liposuction based on information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

A large volume liposuction procedure can easily decrease someone's weight who is thirty pounds overweight by removing ten to twelve pounds of fat. The result may lead to a reduction of the clothing size by 1 or 2 numbers. Waist size can be reduced up to 6 inches. Large volume liposuction does not require any specific diets, exercises or pills to take. The weight reduction is permanent.

Yes, large volume liposuction demands a general anesthesia. It is a very complex and major surgical procedure than other liposuctions which may only demand one treatment

The recovery period in comparison to other methods of liposuction is substantially longer. It is not uncommon take 21 to 45 days off from work for a full recovery. Due to the general anesthesia affecting you for a few days you’ll need to be an outpatient in the hospital. Additionally, a major problem could be that your skin loses it elasticity. Therefore, very loose skin will need to be lifted or tucked to solve this and additional time may be necessary in the hospital.

The risks associated with LVL are swelling, bruising, infection, seroma, hematoma, numbness which may last for a short period or become permanent, blood clots, negative reaction to anesthesia or medication, excessive fluid loss, scarring, nerve damage, damage to vital organs.