After having a tummy tuck procedure, can I regain the fat around the abdomen?

Hi Grizily! After having any procedure that removes excess skin or fat there is always the risk of regaining fat around that area. Specifically, with the tummy tuck procedure, it is very important to maintain an ideal and healthy weight post operatively to optimize and preserve your results. That said, it is also beneficial to have this procedure when you are at your goal weight. Good luck!

The fat cells that are removed via liposuction during a tummy tuck are permanently removed and will not return. However new fat cells can develop elsewhere in the body. Maintaining a healthy weight is recommended as weight can gan generate new fat cells and cause any remaining fat cells to become enlarged.