Liposuction is a popular and well known cosmetic procedure in the U.S. The procedure is perfect for patients who wish to remove unwanted fat from a particular area that may otherwise be resistant to change, such as the abdomen, arms, breasts, and buttocks. As ideal as liposuction sounds, you may be asking yourself if this alternative fat loss method is too good to be true. Can liposuction really make you skinny?
Does Liposuction Produce Permanent Results?
Fat cells that are removed by liposuction cannot grow back. Therefore, the resulting body shape after the procedure is basically permanent. If a patient gains a moderate amount of weight after liposuction, their resulting figure will keep its new body shape as a larger version. Liposuction cannot, however, stagnate the aging process, so advancing age will still affect the body’s shape. The best way to maintain the effects of liposuction is to supplement it with a healthy diet and exercise.
How Much Weight Can I Lose by Liposuction?
It is important to note that liposuction is not a weight loss procedure but is used to contour and sculpt the body. A great candidate for liposuction is one that is already at their ideal weight and is looking to remove the last stubborn pockets of fat. That being said, you should not expect to lose a dramatic amount of weight with this procedure. However, since fat is being removed from cosmetically important areas, liposuction can still produce a great improvement in aesthetic appearance.
Does the Fat Move from Other Parts of the Body to the Treated Area?
No, your fat doesn’t “move” after treatment. The only areas of your body that are impacted by liposuction are the treated areas. The fat won’t relocate to the treated area. Dr. Yousefi uses a wholistic approach treating many areas to achieve a complete result to ensure the figure remains flattering.
What Happens If I Gain Weight and the Fat Returns?
As mentioned above, fat cells removed by liposuction cannot grow back. Usually, if a patient gains a small to moderate amount of weight, existing fat cells may get bigger, but no new fat cells are created in treated areas. However, if the body gains a significant amount of weight, new fat cells can develop in other areas of the body, as well as in a previously treated area. With increasing weight gain, the amount of fat accumulation in a treated area is still proportionately less than in untreated areas.
The skilled team at Younger Image Plastic Surgery Center is proud to offer liposuction procedures to the people of Virginia. To inquire for more information or to schedule a consult, contact our office today. Younger Image Plastic Surgery Center is conveniently located near Vienna, Woodbridge, Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas of Northern Virginia.