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?

2 answers to “Will fat come back after Smart Lipo?”

A: Liposuction and fat

Steven Wallach, MD

 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.

A: Fat is permanently removed by liposuction

Francisco Canales, MD

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. ... more

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dianne
154 posts
16 Sep 2009

Hi Meetingpoint,

You may also be interested in reading a related question, Where would I gain weight after Smart Lipo?

Regards

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