10 years after liposuction, why did my fat come back?

Hi Cablanda,Thank you for your question.There can be many reasons to why the fat has returned after liposuction-weight gain, environmental stressors, hormones. With age, our bodies change as it is a subtle but natural process. I recommend seeing a board certified surgeon for an assessment to see if you are a candidate. Best of luck!

Fat can return after liposuction from changes in body anatomy and metabolism as well as diet and exercise.  Repeat liposuction might be necessary.

I am not sure if weight gain or hormones changing as we age had an effect on your previous areas. Alms 10 years later most likely those things come in to play but there is not reason you can not do liposuction again as long as you are reevaluated again by a BC Plastic Surgeon to assure it's safety and outcome. Best of Luck 

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
description, you may be a good candidate for repeat liposuction. The most important aspect is to find
a surgeon you are comfortable with.  I recommend that you seek consultation with a
qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided
information as well.. This is the surgical
procedure that revolutionized cosmetic surgery becoming one of the most
performed cosmetic procedures. Subcutaneous tissue or fat is removed in order
to contour the body in a way that is harmonious and pleasing to the senses. It
can be performed in almost all regions of the body such as the neck, chin,
abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, arms and ankles. Usually done through a small
incision in the skin through which a cannula connected to a vacuum is applied,
it can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures. After
liposuction your body is going to be really swollen for at least 2 to 4 months
after your surgery. It is important for you to wear your compression garment
for at least 6 months, the first 3 months 24/7 and then the last 3 months at
least 12 hours per day for your body get use to not having the faja for so many
time. When you remove it, your body can get swollen and also you can have pain.
Remember to also compress your body to prevent a seroma which is an
accumulation of liquid that has to be drained, it is hard to touch and also
really painful. Bruises are completely normal for almost 3 months from surgery,
that’s why is better for you to use a bruising cream and apply it all over your
body 3 times a day. To prevent bad circulation and swollen legs, use
compression socks. Brazilian butt lift can be performed with the same procedure
and for a month it will be swollen and it will drop a little bit without losing
it’s shape if you use your garment.. If you’re going to perform liposuction on
your inner, outer, anterior, lateral, postetior thighs, be careful and consult
with your surgeon what’s best for you, sometimes we have more extra skin than
fat, that can cause severe sagginess on our legs, which can be only be reversed
performing a thigh lift.

It is hard to say without getting more information. If you gained weight, this is a possibility.  Also as we age, our bodies change and  this can contribute to the issue at hand. You probably can get more lipo if you are a candidate.

Liposuction will remove some fat cells but not all of the fat cells in the suctioned area. Your remaining fat cells will continue to grow as you gain weight. Hormonal changes and stress cause persistent fat.  DrBurnett#realself100