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.

The results of liposuction are permanent.
The fat cells are in a sense amputated and gone forever.
With less fat cells present after liposuction the area well neither gain much in size with weight gain nor loose much in size with weight loss.
Part of the change in fat distribution may include an increase in intra-abdominal fat as female hormones decrease with menopause.
I see no reason why you should wait that liposuction if this is something you're interested in it.
It's important to get an accurate and honest assessment.
Conditions that can lessen the results of the pet section include excess  intra abdominal fat, skin laxity and potential muscle separation from previous pregnancies.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom M.D.