Weight Gain After Liposuction

Weight gain after making an investment in liposuction can become the white elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about. According to a recent online article the debate about gaining weight after liposuction and where the pounds pile on continues to rage. According to the article doctors have reported that patients who have not modified their diets to include the proper diet and amount of exercise are unlikely to pile the pounds on after abdominal liposuction; however, they tend to store the fat in another area the body usually the arms, back or breast. These observations were confirmed in a study that was published in Obesity last year, in which researchers may the conclusion that fat can return to areas that were untreated as soon as one year later. A study of 301 liposuction patient seems to challenge that. A researcher Eric Swanson a plastic surgeon discovered that subjects observed throughout the course of the year To their pulsed light bulb body proportions which indicated that there was no redistribution of fat following the operation except for patients who gained massive amount of weight.Our study included a sufficient number of patients and used precise measurements, making the conclusions highly reliable. Patients can be reassured that their improvements will last, and they need not worry about putting weight back on disproportionately,” said Swanson. The results were published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Although there are contrasting views the debate continues. Dr. Kim advises patients that the best way to preserve the results they have achieved through liposuction is to create and maintain a regular diet and exercise program. This includes not align weight fluctuations that can lead to sagging skin. As an artist and skilled plastic surgeon Dr. Kim is careful to sculpt the body and aesthetically pleasing manner. This means that for patients who are not diligent about maintaining their results the disappointment with gaining weight could include losing a very attractive and shapely figure. Patients were considering liposuction are encouraged to contact Dr. Kim and schedule a consultation.