Smart Liposuction Question? (photo)

I have heard that gaining a 'significant' amount of weight will reverse results. 1) True/False? 2) If true, what is the amount of weight exactly that needs to be gained for the body to make the new fat cells and fibroblasts? 3) Aside from health issues would the skin growth automatically result in having to have plastic surgery to correct the excess skin after the lipo? Help. 5'2 was 119/ now 129 lbs Natalie

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Weight gain following SmartLipo

Thanks for your questions regarding liposuction. Gaining weight following liposuction of any type will not reverse the results. If you are unable to maintain a steady weight and don't exercise, you may find yourself gaining fat in areas where liposuction was not performed. The fat cells in the sections that were removed through liposuction do not return. It's important to keep in mind that liposuction is not a replacement for weight loss, but is great body contouring... more

Smart Liposuction Question?

Based upon the posted photos Smart Lipo + lipo can improve the volume appearance but you also have cellulite. In fact appears as Grade III b. CELLULAZE could improve the skin but as a separate operation.

Gaining weight after liposuction

Gaining weight after any type of body contouring surgery will definitely affect the results of your surgery. Having a good diet and exercise program in place after making such an investment is a very important part of the process. A small fluctuation in weight may not be detrimental. Every person is different in how their body reacts to weight gain, so it is hard to put an exact number on what "significant" or "small" is. By the way, new fat cells will not grow to... more

Weight Gain After Liposuction

Dear natters7104, Maintaining a proper lifestyle (eg. diet, exercise) as well as maintaining your weight is very important after liposuction. Gaining weight will definitely cause your results to be lost. There is no absolute number as far as number of pounds gained, etc. to cause significant effects. Every person and body is, quite literally, unique. If you have gained some weight after your liposuction procedure, don't beat yourself up as everybody goes through some weight... more

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natters7104 1 Nov 2012

Hi Dr. Fan, Thanks for the comment. I really appreciate it. My problem is that prior to smart lipo my skin was smooth and immediately following the procedure I came out rippled with cobblestone appearance all over the legs. I was always a stable weight 119 for 20 plus years. Since lipo, I cannot, no matter what get that excess weight off. I want to GAIN weight in hopes that it will correct what may look to you like a cellulite problem. Should I try ? Please help answer. Thank You.

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