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How Much Weight Gain After Liposuction is OK?

asked 8 months ago by Margarita6062 in Tampa FL
Latest answer by Eleanor J. Barone, MD
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Tags: legs, results, weight gain

I am 5'7" and used to be 136lbs.I had been maintaining 108lbs for 2 years before opting for liposuction on my outer thighs,knees and flanks for localized fat pocket correction.I also had breast augmentation,so the lack of exercise during the recovery resulted in me gaining about 10 lbs over the course of 3 months.I am getting it under control now, but has the weight gain affected the lipo results? Studies show new fat cells are created after lipo, but at what point of weight gain and where?

6 answers to How Much Weight Gain After Liposuction is OK?

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Weight gain after lipo

Is a problem with about 20% of my patients. I have seen figures that indicate 50% of patients go on to gain weight after surgery. I know how much I have taken out, and how much that translates to in expected weight loss from liposuction alone at 6 weeks ( remarkably little usually since fat takes up a lot of space or volume, but does not actually weigh that much when compared with a similar volume of muscle). I weigh and measure my patients each week for those six... more
Eleanor J. Barone, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Weigth gain after lipo

I don't think your gaining 10 pounds after your lipo will have a significant effect on your results from lipo.i would go back to your regular exercise routine and diet.
Robert Brueck, MD

Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction and Weight Gain

Thank you for the question. Based on your description, I do not think there has been any harm done to your results after the modest weight gain. Most importantly, you are aware of the importance of maintaining a stable weight and have it “under control now”. Enjoy the results of your surgery and your healthy lifestyle. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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How Much Weight Gain After Liposuction is OK?Answer:

10 lb. should not affect most patients much at all, however at 5’7” and 108 lb. that is very lean and my guess is that you didn’t have much to lipo, so in your particular case, it may make a difference! And it also seems a bit unusual to not exercise for 3 months after breast aug. And we’re not sure about the new studies. It showed weight gain and may not show new fat cell growth at all. In fact, we’re not too sure what the new studies are saying!! Need more... more
John J. Corey, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
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Weight gain after liposuction

The most important thing is if you are happy with your results even at 10 lbs heavier. As you drift higher from your weight at the time of liposuction, the extent of the sculptured results will be diminished. Ideally, you want to keep a fairly stable weight in order to preserve your initial results.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

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Weight gain after lipo

I tell all my patients - Lipo is not an excuse to eat! Although there is some weight gain after lipo from fluid retention but this resolves within a few weeks. I encourage my patients to go to the gym after 4-5 days, even if only to do a light workout. The endorphins (body's natural pain killer) are released by exercise and make you feel better. Go back to your pre-lipo routine and I am sure the excess weight will come off very quickly. Hope you are happy... more
Steven Schuster, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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