Can Fat Return After Liposuction?
March 14th, 2017 | Posted in: Liposuction | Tags: fat return after liposuction, liposuction recovery
Are you excited about your liposuction results but worried about gaining the weight back? You are not alone. Many liposuction patients stress about gaining weight back after they’ve had a procedure done but it is very possible to maintain your weight and beautiful results. Liposuction is the number one most requested procedure because it can sculpt the body into a sleek, beautiful, and desired shape. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 222,050 liposuction procedures were performed in the United States in 2015. It is no surprise how popular this procedure is due to its many advantages.
Liposuction Advantages:
- Safely and efficiently removes fat
- Improves the appearance of cellulite
- Sculpts areas of the body that are unresponsive to diet and exercise
- Results in a self-esteem and self-image boost for the patient
Although liposuction is not intended as a method for weight loss, it can be very useful at removing small portions of fat from certain areas of the body, to refine the shape and improve the overall appearance of the body. In general, these areas include the hips, thighs, arms, chest, abdomen, buttocks, chin, neck, and waist.
Liposuction removes fat from your body using cannulas, which are long hollow tubes with holes on one end and attached to suction on the other. Liposuction can help improve the aesthetic issues that stubborn fat can cause.
Liposuction can be performed on almost any area of the body to remove stubborn fat deposits and sculpt the body to produce more attractive contours. This relatively quick procedure uses small incisions to suction out unwanted fat, and the results are long lasting. Dr. Chiu offers a variety of liposuction techniques to meet a wide range of patient needs.
It is common for liposuction patients to worry about gaining weight back post procedure. However, with a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, and the right mentality, keeping the results of your liposuction is definitely possible.
Liposuction Recovery Tips to Keep Your Results
Follow Your Doctor’s Instructions
It is extremely important to follow all of the instructions you are given after your procedure to avoid fat return after liposuction. There are specific protocols that the staff at the facility will follow and go over with you. After about a week, depending on your procedure, you are able to return to work or to do light activity. Active stretching is advised as well as light physical activity after about 2 weeks. Strenuous and heavy activity is not recommended at all. Patients can expect, depending on their specific procedure, after 4 to 6 weeks of recovery, results will be more apparent. It is expected that 6 months after the procedure, final results will be apparent even though tissues will continue to tighten throughout the year.
Stay Hydrated
A person’s daily water intake varies depending on body size and necessities. Typically, men should be drinking 3 liters a day, which is about 13 cups of water. Women should be drinking roughly 2.2 liters of water, which is about 9 cups of water a day. By drinking the proper daily water intake, you will be keeping your body hydrated and working efficiently. Water helps to clean out toxins as well as maintain a healthy digestive system and metabolism.
Eat Healthy Foods
You can maintain a healthy diet by choosing fresh and natural foods over processed ones. By cutting down on carbohydrates, sugars, and saturated fats and replacing those foods with fruits, vegetables, and protein, you will be helping your body tremendously. Fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains are packed with nutrition that your body needs to fuel your day. These foods are essential for maintaining a healthy diet and keeping you full throughout the day unlike sugary or salty foods.
Don’t Skip Any Meals
There is a reason why people say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Although many people still choose to skip this meal, it continues to be the most significant start to anyone’s day. Eating a nutrient packed breakfast will fuel you for the day ahead as well as keep you from becoming hungry and overeating later on in the day. Skipping a meal is always a bad idea because it will most likely slow your metabolism down and cause you to eat larger portions later. An effective way to keep your metabolism going and maintain energy levels is by consuming smaller amounts throughout the entire day.
Workout Regularly
Exercising on a regular basis is very important to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. You can easily find a routine that fits best with your everyday routine. You should make sure that you are moving for about 30 to 60 minutes every day. Aerobic exercises will burn fat and keep the pounds off while strength exercises will help your body stay toned.
Consult with Dr. Chiu
Just like consulting with your doctor before a procedure, it is important to consult with your doctor after your procedure. After your liposuction surgery, your doctor will go over a list of detailed instructions of post-operative care. Following these instructions will help you maintain your ideal weight, while also keeping you healthy after your surgery.
If you have any questions or concerns about postoperative care, or about liposuction itself, schedule a consultation with Dr. Gabriel Chiu of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc.
