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Does Liposuction Last?
I think I need Liposuction but its a ton of $$$ and i fear the fat will just come back a few months later. all that money and pain for nothing. How long does liposcution last and is it worth it?
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Liposuction- does it last?
Liposuction removes fat.
The fat removed is permenantly gone.
But it doesn't mean you can go hog wild eating Ben and Jerry's. If you gain more than 5-10 pounds, your body store energy in a new fat cell. Once you have a fat cell, it is yours to keep. Diet and exercise can shrink the fat cell, but it can't make it disappear.
So before you do liposuction, make sure your weight is STABLE. I don't care if it is 10 pounds higher than you want, I care...
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Is liposuction permanent
Get fit first. Liposuction changes shape. It is not for weight loss. Keep this in mind:
liposuction shape change is permanent.
if you eat to your new shape, fat does not return.
if you eat the same, fat returns but to other areas.
To change shape - have liposuction
To lose weight - get fit with exercise, exercise, exercise and eating less.
Reasonably fit people can have lots of excess fat in the wrong place. They are...
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Poor Life Style Choices Such as Over Eating can Result in Weight Gain Following Liposuction
Liposuction is typically performed to remove fat cells located in problem areas that don’t respond to diet and exercise. When these fat cells are removed with liposuction, they are gone forever. The only exception is when the patients are morbidly obese. Under these circumstances, fat cells can experience re-growth.
Unfortunately, poor life style choices such as over eating can result in weight gain. This can lead to enlargement of the remaining fat cells in areas that have been...
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Does Liposuction Last?
This question is so common and the answer so logical. Basically, when you remove fat cells, they are permanently gone. But fat cells can enlarge, meaning that you can still get fat. I have known patients that have had several liposuctions, but they continue to gain weight. Such a patient is not a good candidate for liposuction or even longevity for that matter.
Remember, when you gain wieght, it has to go somewhere. If your abdonem has been liposuctioned, there will be a tendency for the...
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3 myths about liposuction – How long will it last?
1. Patient: “If I get liposuction of my stomach…all the fat will go to my elbows?”
Dr. S: WRONG!!!! If the fat cells are physically removed from your abdomen and fat reappears it will evenly distribute to your body. That being said, most people who have lipo are more inspired to diet and exercise.
2. Patient: “I think liposuction does not last...
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Liposuction, does it last?
Liposuction is body contouring surgery, not weight reduction. As long as you do not gain your weight back, you should have no problems. The vast majority of patients will tell you that Liposuction is well worth it. Good luck to you.
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Liposuction Lasts
Liposuction does permanently remove fat cells. However a patient must ensure that they manage and monitor their weight.
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Liposuction Does Last But You can Still Gain Weight
Fat cells removed during liposuction are permanently removed. However one fat cell can accumulate fat and grow to 4 times it's size.
This if you do not manage your weight after Liposuction you certainly can gain weight and fat even in the areas that were treated with Liposuction
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Liposuction Does Last
The number of fat cells and their location is constant after puberty. With weight gain or loss, these cells increase or decrease in size. During liposuction the fat cells are permanently removed in the area of disproportionate fullness. You can certainly gain weight post operatively if you do not maintain good nutrition and exercise appropriately. Liposuction is a procedure for contouring, not weight loss.
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Lasting liposuction results
Liposuction is a permanent removal of fat cells from the area which is treated. Liposuction is best performed on the problems areas for your specific body type. In women this may be the abdomen, love handles or inner and outer thigh. These problem areas tend to not respond very well to diet and weight loss, making them good areas to treat with liposuction. Maintaining stable body weight is key. As long as you keep your weight within 20 lbs of your weight at the time of liposuction, you'll...
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