What's the longevity of liposuction results during menopause hormonal changes, when my diet and exercise are sensible? (Photo)

Liposuction can sculpt the abdomen, flanks, and waist to improve definition and body shape. The goal of liposuction is to remove fat in those areas which accumulate despite diet and exercise, thus recalibrating the fat stores in a more favorable fashion.  The fat will not move, but gains in weight will distribute differently. Liposuction results are highly surgeon dependent so consult with a plastic surgeon certified American Board of Plastic Surgery who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year with favorable patient feedback.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Hello,Than you for your question.  Liposuction is a contouring operation.  As such, it allows a plastic surgeon to reshape the body into a new and better shaped one.  This new "shape" (not "size") is permanent.  However, liposuction is not at all an operation for weight reduction or even weight management.  With aging and menopause, a woman's body experiences changes in metabolism (usually slows). Slowing of one's metabolism may lead to slow and progressive weight gain if changes are not made in the calorie consumption or the exercise regimen to compensate for the slower metabolism.  Because of this, weight gain can happen with aging and menopause in women who have not changed the exercise or diet routines that they have kept for years.Best of luck!

It is hard to predict the results for each individual person, but usually the liposuction results are long lasting assuming your level of exercise and diet stays the same. See link below for examples.