Hoping Lipo in Abs/waist Will Increase Fat Stores in Butt. True?

January 29, 2012
Asked By:lebam in Miami, FL

I understand lipo will permanently remove fat in that area. If weight gain occurs, other fat storage areas will be used to store the 'new' fat. I store all my fat centrally on my abs/waist, which is unusual for a woman. If I have lipo in that area, will any excess fat be distributed in other areas such as my butt/breast/legs/arms, etc? This would be welcomed as I have an 'apple' body shape and as a woman I would prefer a more 'female' shape with larger rear and breast.

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March 23, 2021

Answer: Hoping your fat stores will go elsewhere will not work.

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Mathew C. Mosher, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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March 23, 2021

Answer: Hoping your fat stores will go elsewhere will not work.

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Mathew C. Mosher, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
January 31, 2012

Answer: Fat for Buttocks

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 31, 2012

Answer: Fat for Buttocks

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 22, 2018

Answer: Fat doesn't "go" anywhere, but your proportions change.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 22, 2018

Answer: Fat doesn't "go" anywhere, but your proportions change.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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