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Liposuction on Other Areas Where I Gained Weight?

asked 3 years ago by Meek in Macon Ga
Latest answer by George J. Beraka, MD
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I went form 173 to 147. My goal weight was 140, but I couldn't get the other seven pounds off. I have gained around 10 pounds back and I'm currently weigh 158. My clothes still fit, but I had lipo on my stomach area. Should I have the rest of the areas where the weight went back to done? Do you think this will help enchance my new weight loss goal with proper diet in excercise?

3 answers to Liposuction on Other Areas Where I Gained Weight?

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Liposuction improves contour and removes bulges

Liposuction is absolutely not for weight loss.  But if you like your new shape after liposuction, that may encourage you to keep weight off.  Probably the flanks and lovehandles should be treated.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Weight loss goals are rarely obtainable with liposuction

Hello, If you are setting goals of weight loss and not contour improvement you may be setting yourself up for disappointment with Liposuction. Liposuction is a contouring modality and does not provide much in the way of weight loss. I have had patients "jump start" exercise programs with it, but they have been exceptions.
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Contour the areas that need it

The best way to maintain the results of liposuction is to keep your weight stable. Once you have removed the fat and have new, flatter contour you should be able to keep this as long as you do not have wide fluctuations in your weight. Proper diet and exercise is always the right answer to good health as well as maintaining your liposuction results. Most people have more that one area that they need to contour. If your weight is stable at its current level, now is a good time to get the... more
Marcus L. Peterson, MD

Saint George Plastic Surgeon

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