Is it possible to gain weight after liposuction?

No matter how many years pass, liposuction will always remain as one of the most popular plastic surgeries among women and men, because it is perfect to correct that body fat excess that is so hard to eliminate. 

One of the most frequently asked questions among people interested in this surgery is whether they are going to easily gain weight again after liposuction. To answer this question, it is important to clarify the following: 

Liposuction is not a surgery for losing weight.

It has been mistaken to think that liposuction is a surgery to lose weight, however, that is not the purpose of this surgery, but its function is to remove localized fat from some areas of the body where it is very difficult to eliminate with diet or exercise, especially fat in the abdominal area. 

Is it possible after liposuction to recover the lost fat?

Fat removed after liposuction cannot be recovered, because with this surgery certain adipocytes are eliminated, which are the cells in charge of storing body fat. Our body does not reproduce adipocytes again and, therefore, the elimination of fat is definitive. 

So, is it possible to gain weight again?

Although the fat that was accumulated does not return after liposuction, anyone who neglects feeding habits and has a sedentary lifestyle will gain weight. However, the gained fat will be distributed evenly throughout the body. 

Tips for maintaining liposuction results

If you are looking to maintain the results of liposuction, which means having a better contoured figure without excess localized fat, we recommend the following: 

• Have a balanced diet, with the guidance of a nutritionist if possible.
• Drink a lot of water 
• Constant physical activity

Do you have more questions before making a decision about having liposuction? We invite you to have an appointment with the best plastic surgeon in Peru, Dr. Martínez, to answer each of your questions. Write to our WhatsApp for more information.