hormone imbalances (mild PCOS) & lipo - will the fat grow back even if I maintain weight? (Photos)

Dear anothersixpence,
liposuction will remove the excess fat and it will not grow back if you maintain your weight. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

If you maintain your weight, it is not possible for the fat that has been removed to come back. However, if you gain weight, you will preferentially gain weight in other placed other than those in which you had liposuction. Based on the photos provided and your age, you would likely be an excellent candidate for this procedure.

Thank you for your query. The fat should not grow , if you maintain your weight after liposuction. The fat cells are removed and unless you gain weight the remaining fat cells will not grow. Please find an experienced board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!

Once you reach around 14 years old age, your body typically does not produce any new fat cells. The fat cells removed with liposuction do not grow back. However, the residual fat cells can enlarge with weight gain up to 200% their original size. With weight gain, most people are still not as fat in the areas treated. Also, liposuction does not remove internal fat.

Fat removed by liposuction is permanent. That does not mean that you cannot gain weight, because you can. It also does not prevent you from losing more weight. Liposuction often fuels patients' desire to eat healthier and keep a regular exercise routine in order to maintain their results. From the limited photos it does appear that you are a candidate. The next step is to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation.