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Can Fat Transfers Cause Unwanted Fat Redistribution (As Liposuction Often Does)?

asked 4 months ago by juliabars in Tacoma, WA
Latest answer by Michele A. Shermak, MD
Question viewed 167 times
Tags: migration, risk

Considering that only ~ 40% of fat survives in regular procedures and only a minor % is used in total of high-density fat transfers, out of the 100% fat suctioned does this mean that (if calorie intake is the same) the unused or absorbed fat will increase the likelihood of unwanted fat distribution? I'm considering a fat transfer to reverse bad fat redistribution from a ultrasonic lipo procedure but the risk of increased visceral fat concerns me. I'm 124lb, 5'3". http://tinyurl.com/7apdwn6

4 answers to Can Fat Transfers Cause Unwanted Fat Redistribution (As Liposuction Often Does)?

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Liposuction - Unwanted Fat Distribution

In your case the amount of fat needed will probably not pose a problem. Any fat that doesn't survive the transfer is simply cleaned up and disposed of by the body. The main issue with fat redistribution is in patients gaining significant weight after liposuction. Since a large amount of fat cells have been removed by liposuction the body will store the newly accumulated excess fat in areas that may not have stored as much fat previously. This may be good if the fat goes to the... more
Jon F. Harrell, DO

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Fat grafting does not change fat distribution in the body

Liposuction and fat grafting have not been scientifically shown to change fat distribution in the body. Areas treated with liposuction may not attract fat as readily because the fat cell number is reduced and scarring develops, but this does not mean other areas are more prone to attracting fat. Areas treated with fat graft have been shown to become more full with weight gain.
Michele A. Shermak, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Fat Redistribution after Liposuction... Does it Really Happen???

The idea of "Fat Redistribution" is a commonly talked about issue. People who have liposuction who think that just because they finally have the shape that they have always wanted, that they no longer need to diet or exercise, and they tend to gain weight. Now, if they have had liposuction to remove their problem area of fat which was where they always saw their weight gain first, then when they gain weight, they will see it in other places where they typically... more
Daniel P. Markmann, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction and Unwanted Fat Distribution - The Facts

As one gets older, decreasing metabolism, increasing demands from work and less available time make it HARDER to focus on cutting fats and carbohydrates make it harder to keep the weight down. The fat content in our fat cell storage system is a reflection of our long term caloric balance. Unlike our increasing national debt which is caused by huge spending without commensuratew increases in revenues, we are fat and gain weight because we STILL eat much more calories than we consume by... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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