Doctor dispelled myths about fat recovery after liposuction

Fat cells removed during liposuction do not recover, but when you gain weight, you may get the impression that the fat deposits have returned. On November 16, plastic surgeon and mammologist of the Semeynaya clinic network Alhamati Georges told Izvestia about this.

According to him, the widespread myth about the "return" of fat is not related to the procedure itself, but to the patient's subsequent lifestyle and metabolic characteristics.

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The expert clarified that liposuction completely removes fat cells in the treated area, so their number there will not increase. However, if a person begins to gain weight after surgery, fat is deposited in other parts of the body where the cells remain. This creates the illusion that the result has "come to naught." In such cases, the changes in the figure are not related to the procedure, but to an increase in the volume of remaining fat cells.

"Lifestyle is a key factor. Liposuction is not a magic wand that permanently eliminates the need to monitor your weight. Maintaining a healthy diet and regular physical activity after the procedure is the key to long—term results. If the patient ignores these recommendations, weight gain is inevitable and fat will accumulate in the remaining fat cells," the doctor said.

He added that the volume of the removed tissues also plays a role, as the remaining cells can increase more if there were initially few of them. In addition, irregularities or asymmetries after surgery are sometimes perceived as a "return" of fat, although in reality we are talking about the consequences of healing or the specifics of the procedure.

The surgeon emphasized that liposuction is a tool for correcting body contours, not a universal protection against weight gain. A sustainable result is possible only with a healthy diet, weight control, and regular physical activity.

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