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Heavier After Lipo

asked 1 year ago by Lambton in Lambton, 02
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: saddle bags, thighs, exercise, love handles, lower abdomen, weight gain

I had liposuction performed 10 weeks ago and prior to this my heaviest weight was 55kg. I weighed myself the other day and i now weigh 59kg after very regular exercising and eating well for the last 2 weeks. I dont look like i have put on weight (especially after i wear the garment at night i look skinnier), but i dont understand why I have gone up 4kg after surgery. I had my whole thighs done, saddle bags, love handles and lower abdomen..

4 answers to Heavier After Lipo

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Weight gain after cosmetic surgery and liposuction

It is not uncommon for individuals to retain weight in the form or fluid secondary to inflammation following liposuction for up to 6-9 monhts. It is better to focus on the goals achieved with better fillting garments than to get obsessed with a specific number.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction and weight gain

Usually after a few months as the body goes back to normal, provided that all else is equal, patients may notice a slight drop in their weight.  The reasons for your weight gain maybe multifactorial ( i.e. over eating, increase muscle mass, etc..) DIfficult to say
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Weight gain after lipo

This sometimes happens and the question is why?This could be fluid and also if your lean muscle mass has increased this also could explain the gain.As long as you look better after the lipo continue to exercise and eat healthy.
Robert Brueck, MD

Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction and weight gain

The weight that is lost from liposuction removal of fat is minimal as fat has a very low density and weight. There is much fluid, swelling, edema after surgery that even when not visible, the tissues become heavier from the fluid. This decreases over time. If you still have concerns, then you might want to see a nutritionist as a calorie count could be enlightening. Unless you took medication before surgery that you no longer take, such as thyroid supplements, or quit smoking just... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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