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Excess weight
I have tried diet and exercise but failed multiple times to lose weight.The reasons were many...Hormones, lack of motivation, irregular sleep etc. Now i have decided to go for a liposuction surgery.I have been told that Bariatric surgery is for people who are morbidly Obese.I know Liposuction is not a weight loss surgery but will it help me ?
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Your question / comment does not mention your weight and height or any other medical problems that you may have. What is important to underatand is;
1. Your BMI- which if more than 37.5 kg/m2 you are morbidly obese. In case you are a diabetic then bmi 32.5 makes you morbidly obese.
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2. Your fat percentage- if above 30 then think of bariatrics.
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3. Your visceral fat content - if high then liposuction is not for you.
4. Your excess body weight - if more than 20 kg, chances that you will regain weight after dieting or lipo is high.
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