Can you lose more weight after liposuction and still maintain the same contour?

Yes, If you stay healthy with a good diet and exercise regimen you can you lose more weight after liposuction and still maintain the same contour.

Thank you for your question. It’s great that you are embarking on
your weight loss journey. Liposuction is actually not a weight loss procedure.
The aim of liposuction is to minimize or eliminate bulges of fat that don’t
respond to diet or exercise. Most patients actually don’t lose a significant
amount of weight during liposuction. Since you are just getting started on your
weight loss program, it’s best to wait until you’ve reached your target weight
before determining the problem areas of your body and considering liposuction
to streamline your figure. Best of luck.

Liposuction is not a method of weight loss, because the amount of fat removed won’t be significant enough to register on the scale. At most, you’ll only lose a couple of pounds, even if you get several areas of your body treated. What liposuction is for is to eliminate pockets of stubborn fat that don’t respond well to exercise and diet. It also targets only the fat located under your skin (subcutaneous) and not deeper in the areas around your organs (visceral). I suggest you reconsider thinking of liposuction as a “kick starter” for your weight loss. The best results are achieved on patients who are at a stable weight and who lead a healthy lifestyle. Liposuction is purely for cosmetic body contouring, not for weight loss reasons.

If you lose weight and tone your muscles after liposuction you will get a better ultimate outcome.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for your question.  Liposuction is an excellent method of permanently removing fat and the results can be dramatic, but your results will be enhanced with weight loss prior to treatment.  In general it is always advisable to lose weight naturally before pursuing any aesthetic surgery procedure, as weight fluctuations will affect your long-term results from surgery.