Liposuction is a body contouring procedure and has long term results. It is not a substitute for weight loss. Despite diet and exercise, problem areas persist. Some of the most common areas are the "saddle bags" of the outer thighs, hips, abdomen and inner thighs. Liposuction can reduce these areas to create a smoother contour.
When the fat cells are removed form an area, they do not regenerate. This area then has fewer fat cells and less volume which recontours the areas of treatment. Some fat cells remain, and if someone were to consume an unreasonable amount of calories, the residual fat cells could enlarge. But with a healthy diet and exercise, the areas of liposuction tend to be more "resistant" to weight gain than they were before the surgery.
