Cosmetically significant versus clinically significant weight loss
| Type of Procedure | Weight Loss | Clinically Significant | Cosmetically Significant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet/exercise | 10%; from 300 to 270 lb | Yes | No |
| 10%; from 200 to 180 lb | Yes | Probably not | |
| 10%; from 150 to 135 lb | Yes | Yes | |
| Liposuction | 7%; from 220 to 200 lb | No | Probably not |
| 7%; from 160 to 149 lb | No | Yes | |
| Surgery (gastric bypass) | 40%; from 264 to 165 lb | Yes | Yes |