Does liposuction really make one gain weight in weird places, leading them to be disproportionate?

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I'm 23, I exercise daily and eat healthy. I never managed to lose my tummy completely so I've panned an abdominal lipo next month. I've heard that after a year the weight goes back, and that it goes in wierd places. In my opinion if you don't gain any weight after it should be fine. My concern is that I was bulimic before (mainly where I got that belly fat from), and i still binge sometimes when down , despite the very healthy diet. Is it a bad idea for me to get lipo? Thanks

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet you will not gain weight elsewhere after liposuction especially if a hi definition procedure is performed.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello thank you for your question. Your statement is a complete fallacy. There is no correlation between gaining weight in weird places after liposuction. However if you do gain weight after you had liposuction the fat will preferentially locate itself in areas that were not suctioned. It behooves you to remain fit after your lipo to maintain or enhance your results. All the best, DrBurnett#realself100

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