One of the most commonly asked questions a patient will ask about Liposuction is usually; will the fat return after Liposuction? That question is typically followed by another question about fat redistributing around the body after the Liposuction procedure. Fat Redistribution or the idea that the fat is simply redistributed to another area of the body is one of the most common misconceptions about Liposuction.
The misconception stems from the fact that Liposuction permanently removes fat cells from a treated area of the body. Areas that are not treated by Liposuction have the potential to store more fat than the treated area because all of the fat cells that were present before the procedure are still there. Because of this, areas that are not treated by Liposuction can sometimes gain weight disproportionately to the treated area. This creates the impression that the fat treated by Liposuction is coming back in other areas when in fact, the patient is gaining weight. That disproportionate gain is what is commonly called Fat Redistribution.
A small amount of weight gain typically produces a more even distribution of fat because the problematic area that gained weight more easily has been treated. With a significant enough weight gain, there is a higher the chance of Fat Redistribution.
Of course, fat can return to an area of the body treated by Liposuction. Starting a healthy diet and more active lifestyle and, maintaining a stable weight following Liposuction will help improve and maintain the new shape of your body.
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