Weight gain after Liposuction?

Liposuction is targeted and permanent removal of fat cells. Once those fat cells are removed they do not grow back. That is not to say that after someone receives liposuction they cannot gain weight or have the area that was improved by lipo get worse. There is no connection from a physiologic standpoint... more

Liposuction or liposculpture reduces fat in problem areas.  At 2-3 months, stable patients get on the scale and see a few pounds missing.  Yet some patients notice that they have actually gained weight. Why? Immediately after surgery, swelling replaces where fat was removed.  This swelling,... more

If you are gaining weight, you are violating the equation of stable weight: metabolism (exercize) equals oral intake. If you are eating too much or slowing your metabolism, then weight will increase. A few tricks to losing weight. Exercize: Cardiovascular exercize is good for your health but not best for... more

To iklugirl, Liposuction is good for improving shape.  Unwanted bulges are removed and contour is enhanced. And the improvement in SHAPE should very long lasting. That means the localized bulges should not come back. But this does not affect your overall size and weight.  Unfortunately, if you eat... more

This is something that I tell all of my liposuction patients.  Patients tend to view it as such without even knowing it.  Areas that were previously the most noticeable for them are much smaller after liposuction.  This gives patients a sense that even though they are eating more they are not... more

Weight gain after liposuction is not uncommon during the initial post-op period. However, by one year, you should not be having this problem unless you are eating excessively and/or not exercising. It is really simple math: too much in and not enough exercise to match those extra calories will lead to... more

It is not unusal to see people gain weight after liposuction. This is usually because once they lose the excess fat, they let their guard down and don't watch their diet. At times, changes in metabolism with aging also contributes to this weight gain. Some doctors believe that after weight loss by liposuction... more

There is a very simple relationship that describes metabolic equilibrium regarding body weight: Caloric Output must equal Caloric Intake. Greater Caloric Intake than Caloric Expenditure = Weight Gain Greater Caloric Expenditure than Caloric Intake = Weight Loss Liposuction does not alter the equation in any... more

Dear Lklugirl, I don't know of any good metabolic reason that you would be gaining weight after liposuction.  I would rather think it is related to the normal metabolic changes associated with getting older or possibly you relaxed your diet  / exercise regime a bit after the surgery.  One thing... more

Your weight gain has nothing to do with your liposuction a year ago. You may be eating normal but your metabolism is evidently slowing down. The best way to increase your metabolism is by regular exercising. Give this a try for several months. An alternative to increase your metabolism (only after you have... more