What will my body look like 2 years post-Lipo?

asked 7 months ago by Lena V in Fairfax, VA
Latest answer by John Allan Ness, MD
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Tags: 130-149 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, 2 years post-op, long-term

Hi, I consider myself to be fairly fit - I am 5'4", 135 lbs - I work out 3-4x a week doing cardio and strength training. I am about a size 6 in US sizes. I'm considering to get lipo on my inner thighs, so they do not 'touch' anymore. I just like the skinny jeans look, and my thighs have always looked a bit thick due to that pocket of fat. However, after reading this forum (especially the "did you gain weight after liposuction"), I am hesitating on getting liposuction. I definitely do not want the fat to return, or redistribute itself in a different area such as my arms or my back. If my body does not need much liposuction, would that still pose a big risk for me? If so, I'll run far away from lipo... but if it's very unlikely that it would happen, I'll still consider it.

12 answers to What will my body look like 2 years post-Lipo?

Liposuction results

It seems that you have a healthy lifestyle and therefore, after liposuction I expect you to be able to maintain your results long term.

S. Sean Younai, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.beautifulself.com

Liposuction for Thighs

There isn't any question that liposuction works best for problem areas which we call "lipodystrophy." You can thank your parents and grandparents for the way your fat distributes itself on your body. All of us are pre-programed to deposit fat in certain areas more than others. So we prefer patients who have a few areas - rather than the patient who doesn't want to work out and says "I need liposuction everywhere." The thighs are a problem... more

John Allan Ness, MD
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

The inner thighs respond well to artfully performed liposuction.

It sounds like you are living a healthy lifestyle. If you maintain your present weight following liposuction, you should not be concerned about redistribution of the fat.

Mark Taylor, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

One area of lipo usually not a cause of fat redistribution

Liposuction of the inner thigh -- or one area of liposuction -- does not usually cause a problem with fat redistribution or weight gain. As long as you have good skin tone and are within a normal body mass index, you should expect excellent results.

Donna Rich, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Appearance two years after liposuction

If you maintain your weight and exercise habits, your result should be lasting. If your weight yo-yos, this would negatively affect the outcome two years down the road. Liposuction will neither increase or decrease your propensity for gaining weight going forward.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction long term results

If your weight is stable than the liposuction result should last. If you gain weight fat cells in other areas may enlarge.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

What will my body look like 2 years post-Lipo?

To lipo or not to lipo that is the question! Need in person evaluations from boarded PSs in FaiFax, like Dr Tal Munasifi.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Fat redistribution after Liposuction

There is an unfounded fear regarding fat redistribution after liposuction. Let's stop the rumor train right now! If you have liposuction and gain weight after your procedure it does not go to different areas! You will still gain fat in the area of liposuction because there are still fat cells present. Liposuction does permanently remove fat cells, but not all the fat cells, just the excess fat cells. Therefore, liposuction is a contouring method, not a... more

David Finkle, MD
Omaha Plastic Surgeon

www.bodybyfinkle.com

Liposuction for inherited body shapes

The best candidate for liposuction is someone at their ideal body weight, with localised fat deposits. An inherited body shape such as a full inner thigh, or a saddlebag which stays put with exercise is perfect for sculpting with liposuction. Will the fat just go elsewhere? Unlikely. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

I think it woulf be fine

Although you didn't give us pictures, you are obviously not a big person. Inner thigh liposuction is fine as long as it is not overdone. A small amount of fat removal from that area (100 -150 cc) is not likely to result in much difference in the way fat is distributed around your body. Also, if it is done in a careful way, without removing too much fat, I don't think irregularity or wrinkling is a big concern. In general, after liposuction is done,... more

Daniel Sherick, MD
Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon

Inner thigh liposuction

You need a ace-to-face consultation and examination to determine if you are a good candidate for inner thigh liposuction. The fitter you are and the smaller the amount of liposuction, the less change you should expect to other areas of the body. If your general physique and lifestyle does not change, your results should be relatively stable. Robin T.W. Yuan, M.D.