Are Fat Cells Permanently Destroyed with Tumescent Lipo?

Question

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

When
fat is removed during tumescent liposuction the fat cells
are removed permanently.  This
occurs because fat cells in adults don’t have the ability to regenerate.

It’s
important to understand that liposuction doesn’t remove all of the fat cells
during treatment.  Under these
circumstances residual fat cells can still be affected by diet and
exercise.  For this reason,
liposuction results are always better when accompanied by life style changes.

Mitchel Goldman, MD · Answer

Fat cells do not regenerate, so once they are removed during tumescent liposculpture they are gone for good. However, it is important to maintain your weight after liposculpture because if you gain fat again, the remaining fat cells enlarge and may look lumpy. You might also want to look into nonsurgical fat-elimination techniques, such as CoolSculpting, Thermi and Vanquish. Please consult with a board-certified dermatologist to discuss how tumescent liposuction or a noninvasive technique can sculpt your body into the shape you wish, plus learn how to maintain your results after the procedure.

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Liposuction will physically remove the fat cells. Tumescent liposuction is a solution that fills the fatty layer of the skin and causes it to swell and become firmer, allowing the surgeon to have better control when contouring the area. I hope this helps.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Fat cells removal is permanent.  The remaining fat cell can stay the same or increase or decrease in size based on weight gain or loss.

	Dr. ES

Sue Ellen Cox, MD · Answer

Yes, fat cells are permanently removed with Tumescent Liposuction. However if weight gain occurs, redistribution of fat can occur and other areas can get larger.

Are Fat Cells Permanently Destroyed with Tumescent Lipo?

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Answer: Fat Cell Removal is Permanent

Answer: Fat Cell Removal is Permanent

Answer: Yes, fat cells are permanently removed with Tumescent Liposuction

Answer: Yes, fat cells are permanently removed with Tumescent Liposuction

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Are Fat Cells Permanently Destroyed with Tumescent Lipo?

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Answer: Fat Cell Removal is Permanent

Answer: Fat Cell Removal is Permanent

Answer: Yes, fat cells are permanently removed with Tumescent Liposuction

Answer: Yes, fat cells are permanently removed with Tumescent Liposuction

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