I had liposuction performed 10 weeks ago and prior to this my heaviest weight was 55kg. I weighed myself the other day and i now weigh 59kg after very regular exercising and eating well for the last 2 weeks. I dont look like i have put on weight (especially after i wear the garment at night i look skinnier), but i dont understand why I have gone up 4kg after surgery. I had my whole thighs done, saddle bags, love handles and lower abdomen..
November 4, 2010
Answer: Liposuction and weight gain
The weight that is lost from liposuction removal of fat is minimal as fat has a very low density and weight. There is much fluid, swelling, edema after surgery that even when not visible, the tissues become heavier from the fluid. This decreases over time. If you still have concerns, then you might want to see a nutritionist as a calorie count could be enlightening. Unless you took medication before surgery that you no longer take, such as thyroid supplements, or quit smoking just before the liposuction, or took appetite suppressants before the surgery and have not continued them now, there is no direct cause and effect of liposuction making you heavier in the long run.
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November 4, 2010
Answer: Liposuction and weight gain
The weight that is lost from liposuction removal of fat is minimal as fat has a very low density and weight. There is much fluid, swelling, edema after surgery that even when not visible, the tissues become heavier from the fluid. This decreases over time. If you still have concerns, then you might want to see a nutritionist as a calorie count could be enlightening. Unless you took medication before surgery that you no longer take, such as thyroid supplements, or quit smoking just before the liposuction, or took appetite suppressants before the surgery and have not continued them now, there is no direct cause and effect of liposuction making you heavier in the long run.
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March 21, 2015
Answer: Liposuction and weight gain
Usually after a few months as the body goes back to normal, provided that all else is equal, patients may notice a slight drop in their weight. The reasons for your weight gain maybe multifactorial ( i.e. over eating, increase muscle mass, etc..) DIfficult to say
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March 21, 2015
Answer: Liposuction and weight gain
Usually after a few months as the body goes back to normal, provided that all else is equal, patients may notice a slight drop in their weight. The reasons for your weight gain maybe multifactorial ( i.e. over eating, increase muscle mass, etc..) DIfficult to say
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