Hello! July of 2024 I got lipo 360 done and a fat transfer to my hips and I was SO happy with the results! By December I felt very good about my body. However, about march of this year I noticed I lost some of the hourglass shape I had. I work out 3 times a week, my diet isn’t the best but I didn’t start to notice until recently. My waist looks about an inch wider. I don’t know if it’s because I gained weight in my waist, or lost fat in my hips. Will I ever get the body I had in December back? Thank you
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Answer: If you gain a small amount of weight after liposuction you will not lose your result
Based on your description, liposuction alone may not be ideal because of the loose skin — it could make stretch marks and sagging more noticeable. A better option might be a mini abdominoplasty with liposuction, which can remove excess lower skin while improving shape, with a shorter scar...
Dear dcanto88,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...
That sounds really frustrating! To answer your question: liposuction itself doesn’t cause fat to “move around” your body, but it can change how and where your body stores fat afterward.
Here’s what’s likely going on
1. Liposuction removes fat cells permanently from specific areas, so those spo...