Follow up, liposuction on arms. Is it possible that fat returns to the treated areas? (Photo)

Liposuction doesn't remove all the fat so you can regain weight after liposuction if you do not follow a normal diet or you have weight fluctuations.  I suggest laser or ultrasound treatments in the future to permanently get tissue tightening and fat loss at the same time.  Best, Dr. Emer.

If patients maintain their weight fat will not return to an area that has been treated by liposuction. With significant weight gain however it is possible to have fat deposited in previously treated areas.

Liposuction
removes excess fat deposits from underneath your skin, but it doesn’t
permanently create definition in the treated area if weight gain occurs again
in the future. As fat accumulates in the body, your genetics will determine
where it is stored. So, if you were prone to fat storage near your upper arm
crease before your liposuction, you will likely see fat accumulate there again
with weight gain. To extend the length of your liposuction results, try to
maintain a healthy weight and perform regular exercises to keep your muscle
tone well-developed.

Hi Liz and thanks for your question. Every patient must be conscious about nutrition after liposuction. It is necessary to modify dietetic habits or remaining fat cels will grow and everything is going to look as before surgery or even worse, they don't multiply but increase their size instead and will respond to body weight variatons. Best.Dr. Milla

Liposuction permanently removes fat from the areas treated but not all of the fat cells are removed.  You do not create more fat cells after puberty so the improvement in the areas tends to be permanent if your weight remains stable.  Because there are still some fat cells in the area treated if you gain weight those treated areas will increase in size but as you lose weight they will in all likelihood return the size they were after liposuction.

It's uncertain to know if you will lose the weight in your arms as you lose weights, cause the arms are a difficult area to lose weight, but of course if the arms get thicker as you gain weight, they will definitely get them slimmer if you lose the extra weight. The most important thing is to exercise to have them tone again, with light weights and doing some cardio as well. Good luck!!!!