Weight loss after liposuction is not uncommon. People have improved their contour and are happy with what they see. This often stimulates them to seek a better overall appearance. So exercise and diet "tone things up". I hope you had the discussion of weight with you doctor before surgery. This way he/she... more
Is it necessary to maintain a diet plan to maintain Tumescent Liposuction results?
I had the traditional Tumescent Liposuction done on my upper/lower abs, upper/lower hips and upper arms. I like the results so far and I've lost almost 8 lbs. Do I now need to be on a diet "forever" so that I don't gain anything back? If I do gain the weight back, does it go back to the same places or other places?
3 answers to “Is it necessary to maintain a diet...”
A: Maintaining your diet is important but exercising is equally if not more important!
Watching what you eat and giving yourself little binges once in awhile will help maintain your shape very well, but you still need to exercise as well. Our metabolism slows down as we age and become more sedantary. Exercise increases the metabolism and also helps us feel more fit and alert. Enjoy your new... more
A: Just maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Celkins, The best way to look at it is that liposuction is a second chance at a nice body. You blew it the first time and needed the liposuction to get rid of the fat. Now that you have had the liposuction, don't blow it again. If you maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise, you should be fine. If you... more
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6 Nov 2008
First let me congratulate you on losing 8lbs! That's a good amount of weight to shed. It sounds like you had a nice result with your liposuction. Thankfully the body does not suddenly put fat onto other parts of our body that did not have liposuction. Fat like all other body tissue needs calories. Once that particular area of fat is gone, so is the need for calories to sustain that area. Your body basically doesn't need as many calories as it once did. Your body should be able to now regulate its caloric uptake in relation to you now having less caloric requirements. That being said, if you go hit KFC, McDonalds, and Burger King 3 meals a day for 3 months, well then you will gain fat back, even in the areas you were treated. Although fat cells cannot regenerate themselves after most people hit 30s, residual fat cells will expand in size (as it is impossible to remove ALL the fat in an area). If you do gain weight again, it is usually more noticeable in an area not treated rather than a treated area. Most of my patients use liposuction as a jumpstart to living a healthier lifestyle and diet. It is never a bad idea to live and eat healthier. You can probably maintain your new body by not having to eat carrots and celery the rest of your life. I always say everything in moderation; maintain your good diet changes but treat yourself every now and then so you don't have the urge to "binge". Especially now with holiday season coming up!