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Will Fat Come Back After Smart Lipo?

I'm considering getting a Smart Lipo done on my abdomen, muffin top and bra roll area. My question is: does the fat return after you gain weight?

Asked 29 months ago by meetingpoint in California
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Does fat return after Slim Lipo or Smart Lipo

Fat cells are destroyed (melted) and removed during your Slim Lipo or Smart Lipo procedure. These cells do not come back. Your remaining cells do have the ability to enlarge and hence give you the appearance that some of the fat in the liposuction areas have "returned". So what does this mean? If you are making an investment in a procedure like Slim Lipo or Smart Lipo, consider the stability of your weight and your confidence in your diet/activity/exercise... more
Young R. Cho, MD, PhD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Fat return after smart lipo...

If you are thinking about having a procedure to remove excess fat, Smartlipo is an excellent option. It works best for small areas and can sometimes be done under local anesthesia. The fat that is removed is permanently removed. However, if you do not maintain a healthy diet or work out regularly, the fat cells that are still present can enlarge, making it look like the fat has returned. Smartlipo when combined with a healthy lifestyle can produce wonderful... more
Shain A. Cuber, MD
Marlboro Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction and fat

 Fat removed from liposuction will not come back.  However, if you do gain weight, you may notice some increase in size of the areas that were treated.
Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Fat is permanently removed by liposuction

Hello Although fat is permanently removed by liposuction or Smarlipo not ALL fat is removed. So if you put on a lot of weight, fat will return everywhere including previously liposuctioned areas. However, the degree of return is less in the areas where fat has already been removed. Liposuction is not a diet method and it works best when you are at a stable weight and not likely to put on weight after surgery.
Francisco Canales, MD
Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon
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