However, fat cells that remain in the area will increase in size with weight gain and may “negate” the results of liposuction. The fat will not return (and the ideal results will remain intact) if the patient maintains their weight after the lipo. For example, if a patient weighed 130 pounds before liposuction and a total of 6 pounds were removed during the procedure, the fat will stay away if the patient keeps their weight at or below 124 pounds. When fat cells are removed from the body, they can leave excess skin and space that the body will try to correct naturally.
The fluid that fills injured areas is likely to cause swelling and tenderness, which can be painful and cause temporary weight gain. The body may also attempt to redistribute fat throughout the body, so weight change is also natural. This is a common misconception and you should try to understand it before getting liposuction, as there are much more reliable ways to lose weight. Keep in mind that if you gain weight after liposuction, for example, on the love handles, around the abdomen and thighs, etc., more fat that would normally be deposited there will be deposited elsewhere, such as the legs, back, face and even the breasts.
Following on from the above, although liposuction reduces body size and shape by removing unwanted fat cells, it is not a weight-loss procedure. While this slight weight gain may decrease results, the overall body shape improvement provided by a liposuction procedure will still be visible, as treated body areas have fewer fat cells (and therefore experience a lower rate of enlargement) compared to surrounding areas. If you undergo liposuction, cosmetic surgery, such as a tummy tuck, or another weight-loss procedure, the unwanted fat will reappear if you gain weight later on. Liposuction is one of the best treatments for removing fat, but it's not an alternative or weight-loss procedure.
One of the biggest misconceptions about liposuction is that many think that, since liposuction is a surgical procedure that involves removing excess fat and unwanted fat cells, it will be the best thing to help them lose weight. While liposuction won't change skin quality or help you lose weight, it will help reshape and contour your body by removing fat cells from key areas of your body to give you a more attractive figure. While liposuction can improve proportions and achieve a slimmer appearance, patients at Motakef Plastic Surgery + Med Spa want to know if fat removal facilitates long-term weight loss. Liposuction surgery is not a “weight loss” procedure, but rather it changes body shape and is not a solution quick to lose weight.
In general, the more weight a patient gains after liposuction, the less dramatic their results will be. If you want to achieve safe and healthy weight loss after liposuction, it's important to work closely with your doctor and make healthy lifestyle changes that support your overall health. If you're still unhappy with your body shape or weight, it might be worth researching another body contouring procedure. While weight gain after liposuction is an example of a harmless side effect, things can go wrong during the healing process and can be due to several reasons.
There's no guarantee that you'll lose weight after liposuction, but many people see significant improvements when they follow a consistent diet and exercise regimen.
