I Am Concerned About Aging and the Effect the Liposuction Will Have Long Term?

Once an area undergoes liposuction, the fat cells are reduced and some scar tissue forms making it less likely that the problem area will be problematic again. Lots of patients ask if they will gain fat in other areas after liposuction over time. If you remain fit and healthy, other areas should not become problem areas. If there is significant weight gain over time, however, all bets are off and the liposuction result will not last.  Liposuction does not cause any unhealthy issues over time.

There are complications that can arise with any surgery such as bleeding, infection, scarring, and contour irregularity. Liposuction is a very safe surgery and the complication risk is minimal. These complications typically occur shortly after surgery. As for as long term effects, there are no major long term complications.

After three decades of widespread use there is no indication that liposuction has any long term negative consequences. I have been performing liposuction for 28 years and sometimes see patients I operated on 20 or more years ago. As long as the person maintains his/her weight and continues to exercise, the results can last a lifetime.

From the sound of your planned liposuction areas, you should age well if you keep you weight somewhat stable.  I occasionally will see patients who have has just one isolated area treated and with weight gain you can see some interesting shapes develop.  Good luck

There have been no long term effects identified with liposuction, which has been performed around 30 years now.

The risks and potential complications of liposuction are short term and most are related to the risks of any operation:  bleeding, scars, wrinkled skin, asymmetry, numbness, bruising, pain, skin discoloration, allergic reactions, DVT (deep vein thrombosis), pulmonary embolism, intra-abdominal penetration, swelling, unrealistic expectations and the need for further surgery.  Most liposuction procedures proceed very smoothly, please verify that your surgeon is a board certified plastic surgeon and the operating suite is nationally accredited.

Good Luck!