As with any body contouring surgery, liposuction is never a replacement for weight loss, diet, and exercise because it can only remove the fats close to the skin and not the ones covering the organs (which caused weight-related health problems).
Liposuction is only ideal for healthy individuals with normal weight or at least not more than 25 pounds overweight who are bothered with the fat bulges. Due to genetic predisposition or previous weight loss, some people have stubborn fats that do not respond even to the most rigorous exercise.
It is important to maintain a normal weight after any body contouring surgery in order to enjoy a long-lasting result. In the event of a slight weight gain (not more than 10 pounds), the body will become a larger version of the post-liposuction result as the remaining fats turn bigger than their original size.
But if there is a significant weight gain, the body will generate new fats, reversing the result of liposuction. It is important to note that while touch-ups are quite common with this surgery, repeated treatments can increase the risk of skin irregularities.
In case a person has experienced weight gain after liposuction surgery, the skin is stretched and probably weakened, resulting to sagging appearance and cellulites.
Patients should remember that the quality of skin has a significant impact on the final result of liposuction. In fact, individuals with cellulites are generally not a good candidate for the procedure because it can further aggravate the appearance of puckery skin.
As mentioned earlier, maintaining a normal weight after lipo is a crucial way to enjoy its long-lasting result. With this consideration, patients should stick to a healthy diet—this means eating in moderation while getting enough vitamins, nutrients, and of course calories.
Weight gain happens when a person consumes more calories than she can burn. To make it simple, about 3,500 of extra calories can result to 1 pound of fats; this means that 500 of excess (“unburned”) calories everyday can already lead to gaining 1 lb. within a week, or 4 lbs. after a month.
While liposuction does not prevent weight gain, the good thing is that it can permanently remove the fats in the treated area—unless a person will experience significant weight gain. By contrast, gaining just a few pounds will not ruin the result of surgery.
If a patient is repeatedly requesting to have liposuction in the same area, she should focus more on the right diet and exercise because no cosmetic surgery can serve as an alternative to weight loss.
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