Liposuction to abdomen. Will it be lumpy if I gain weight? (photo)

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I’m a 33 year old female that’s 5’9” and 146 lbs. I have a 34 inch inseam, so I’m all legs & NO WAIST. As a result, I’m apple shape, where the trunk of my body is the only place that holds fat. I have done everything I can to loose belly fat - like working with a trainer and weighing my food FOR YEARS (I eventually gave up because even multiple trainers were stumped). I want liposuction, but am worried that if my abdomen is the only place I gain fat, it will be lumpy in a few years.

Andrew Ray, DO · Answer

Graceful lipo sculpting can be an amazing body augmentation with long lasting results. As long as the person who is performing the liposuction sees your vision and has the experience to provide you with good athletic results you will not be lumpy down the road. 
The biggest suggestion i have is when you go for consults please ask to see before and after pictures that are relatively recent, and are not the stock images on the website.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Polite391862,

it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from liposuction.  If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Liposuction is a great way to remove stubborn pockets of fat and improve contours.  If done properly you shouldn't have contour irregularities regardless if you gain or lose weight.  See an experienced board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

When liposuction is done properly, a uniformed amount of fat is left and should not become lumpy if you gain weight.  Weight gain with more fat may smooth out any irregularities you do have.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Lumpy results could come from either poor candidate selection, poor surgical execution, or poor post surgical care. Weight gain later does not confer lumps, either at the surgical site or elsewhere. You are in great shape and would get a very good result that would be smooth.

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