Are liposuction results permanent?
January 24th, 2009 -- Posted in body contouring, cosmetic surgery, liposuction, male cosmetic surgery | No Comments »Liposuction is an elective cosmetic procedure designed to reduce the amount of fat in targeted areas of the body, such as the stomach, hips or thighs. If you are considering the liposuction procedure, you should talk to an experienced Orange County cosmetic surgeon to get an idea of what the procedure can and cannot do for you.
Maintaining Your Results
Liposuction has proven to be a very effective option for men and women looking to minimize areas with excess fat. Through the removal of fat cells in specific areas, you are decreasing the chances that fat will accumulate in that area in the future. But liposuction is not a quick fix procedure that eliminates fat for good. Liposuction patients will need to be prepared to focus on maintaining liposuction results with a healthy lifestyle. Choosing foods that are good for you and integrating regular physical activity into your day is a must.
Preventing Weight Gain
Liposuction does offer immediate results for all patients. However, factors like gender, age, habits, time availability, and the environment can all affect the long-term results of surgical fat reduction. While liposuction removes a certain number of fat cells, your existing fat cells can increase in size and even signal the creation of new fat cells if your body is imbalanced.
Consuming many more calories than you expend in a day can still cause weight gain. Eating foods high in fat and sodium can lead to weight gain, too. If you put on pounds after liposuction, you should talk to your doctor about ways you can reach your target body weight, including diet restrictions and increased exercise. To keep the weight off, follow the golden rule: Reduce food intake, improve the quality of food, and increase your energy output through exercise.
To tighten or tone additional body areas, you may want to consider other cosmetic procedures, such as the tummy tuck, body lift, thigh lift, or arm lift. For more information about liposuction and weight reduction, please contact Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery.
— Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant
