Which of the following is a characteristic of liposuction?

a. It often improves blood pressure and insulin sensitivity.
b. It results in a typical loss of body weight of 25 to 50 lbs.
c. It results in a return of body fat within a year, primarily to the abdomen.
d. It is considered a valid but slightly less effective alternative to gastric bypass.
e. It is effective for weight loss in older but not younger people.


ANS: C

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