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Liposuction

What it is: Liposuction or lipoplasty is a surgical procedure to address excess fat deposits in specific areas of the body.  Liposuction is not intended to be a weight loss solution.

What it addresses:  Fat deposits in body areas including:

- Stomach
- Buttocks, Hips & Thighs
- Love Handles
- Saddle Bags
- Calves & Ankles
- Breasts
- Back

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When you have liposuction around the waist and in your stomach area, is it true the fat comes back in your upper body?

I've heard it will reappear in your arms, upper back and chest area and in your face.

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June 30, 2008

Treated areas are unlikely to revert to pre-liposuction levels

Fred Suess, MD
Fred Suess, MD
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Plastic Surgeon
Answer by Fred Suess, MD

After liposuction, the areas treated are not likely to regain fatty fullness, as many fat cells have been removed. These areas have reduced fat storage capacity.

However, if weight gain occurs, the fat will be stored in areas that have not been liposuctioned.

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June 27, 2008

Regained weight will be distributed differently

Steven Wallach, MD
Steven Wallach, MD
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Plastic Surgeon

After liposcution is performed, there is a reduction of fat cells in the areas that were treated.  If your weight stays relatively constant, the result will remain. However, if you put on weight, the fat will not go back on in the same distribution as before.  Yes, the fat may accumulate in other areas that did not undergo the liposuction.

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