Would liposuction get rid of my Seroquel weight?

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I take 300mg of Seroquel and really don't want to stop. It has made me gain 20lbs.(I now weigh 132lbs) and diet and exercise does not even make a DENT (ok actually I lost 2 lbs. in 2 months) My tummy is my real problem area. If I had lipo there and continued to eat well and exercise, would the medication just put the fat right back on? Or does lipo remove fat cells in that area?

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Liposuction is easy to undergo and would make a huge improvement in the tummy and sides . You will be glad you did.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you have gained weight regardless of cause, you can get improvement with liposuction contouring.  For you, sculpting is needed since you have genetic problem areas and this is not just about fat reduction.  The medication will still increase your risk of holding on weight but you will have a reduction in fat and improved contour.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

Always remember that liposuction is not a method of weight reduction.  It can decrease inches but not weight.  If that is fully understood then the discussion can be properly opened for liposuction.

Thomas S. Taylor, FACS · Answer

It looks like you are an excellent candidate for liposuction as it appears you have good skin tone, you are young and your extra fat is concentrated around your mid-section. The goal is to get rid of that diet-resistant and exercise-resistant fat that you are struggling with. As long as you maintain your weight and continue the healthy lifestyle you describe the fat will not come back. Best of luck!Thomas Taylor, MD, FACSPasadena, CA

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

You can expect the liposuction results to be permanent unless there is a substantial gain weight. In the past I thought the results are permanent and everyone but I have seen patients with substantial weight gain after liposuction that needed to have previously treated areas done again.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The primary indication for liposuction is the removal of undesired fat distributions on certain parts of the body. Since the fat distribution is typically the primary issue that causes people to have liposuction, the overall weight of the patient is generally less important. That said, the majority of patients who seek liposuction tend to be somewhat overweight. The cause of obesity has little relevance to the indication of choosing liposuction unless the patient can lower their weight and achieve the contour desired on their own. Liposuction permanently removes fat cells, leaving treated areas less prone to changes with either weight gain or weight loss. Non-treated areas will still respond as they would have if patients had not received liposuction.Talk to an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to find out your options. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

Jon A. Perlman, MD (retired) · Answer

You describe a common problem with use of Seroquel. I'm glad that your weight has stabilized. You do appear to be a good candidate for liposuction and would probably be very happy with the result. It would likely permanently reduce your ability to replace fat under the skin of your stomach but if you gain weight in the future it could go to different parts of your body or into your belly cavity.  Just facts you should be aware of.  Good luck and enjoy.

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