Would visceral fat levels increase if I gain weight after lipo?

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I’d say as of now, I store around 30-35% of my body fat around my abdominal and flank area, and around 60% in my lower body, with my upper body being quite small. I am thinking of having lipo to my abdominal and flank area. I am at a very healthy weight aat the moment but have stubborn areas. Since I tend to store abdominal fat, does that mean after lipo, if I hypothetically gain weight as I age it will be stored as visceral fat? How does the visceral fat increase work? Or would it still remain subcutaneous, just stored in other areas?

Manuel Diaz, MD · Answer

Hi. Liposuction primarily removes subcutaneous fat, which is located beneath the skin. It does not remove visceral fat, which surrounds the internal organs.
If you gain weight after liposuction, your body may store fat again. However, the amount and location of fat accumulation will depend on individual factors such as genetics, hormones, age, diet, and activity level.
Therefore, while liposuction can improve and reshape certain areas, it does not prevent weight regain or determine where fat will be stored in the future. Significant weight gain can increase both subcutaneous and visceral fat.
If you are currently at a healthy weight and have localized fat deposits, an in-person consultation will determine if liposuction is suitable for you and which areas can be treated to achieve a harmonious result.

Would visceral fat levels increase if I gain weight after lipo?

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