Can I reverse lipo to inner and outer thighs?

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Can I reverse inner and outer thighs

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

Liposuction permanently depletes the population of fat cells in a treated area. These cells are removed (and in the case of laser and US destroyed) achieving a more pleasing contour. These results cannot technically be reversed. However, the remaining fat cells have the potential to swell and are thus not immune to weight gain.There are, however, means available to correct contour deformities secondary to over-resection. Revision liposuction can be preformed to smooth more prominent areas. Additionally fat transfer can be employed to fill irregularities (using fat harvested from areas of relative excess and transferring to deficient areas).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It is impossible to reverse liposuction but you can use fat or fillers to help improve irregularities or large contour defects and often other types of liposuction to camoflage or reshape the area.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Pedy Ganchi, MD · Answer

Hello,Liposuction can be "reversed" with fat grafting.  It takes skill and experience to replace fat evenly to obtain  smooth results.  In fact fat grafting was first undertaken for cases in which irregularities were created or too much fat was removed.Regards,Dr. Pedy GanchiVillage Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your excellent question.  If a particular portion of the body has too much fat removed through liposuction it can be "reversed" by having fat grafting to the area to help restore volume and contour.  Occasionally both liposuction and fat grafting has to be performed to lead to the best results.  Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss your treatment options.  Best wishes

Shain A. Cuber, MD · Answer

Unfortunately you cannot reverse liposuction.  During the procedure the  fat cells that are taken away are removed permanently. However, if you eat too much the fat cells that remain will enlarge. Since eating too much is not the ideal thing to do, if there is a real issue, fat can possibly be harvested from another area and injected into your liposuctioned area to fill it some.

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