What Can Cause Weight Gain After Liposuction?

VASER® Liposuction is one of the most effective ways to target stubborn fat pockets that don't respond to diet and exercise. After undergoing a procedure like VASER® ultrasound-assisted liposuction at Maglic Plastic Surgery in Draper, UT, patients can enjoy a slimmer and more contoured physique. VASER® lipo uses ultrasound technology to liquefy fat before removing it, providing more precise results with less trauma to the surrounding tissues. However, it's important to understand that while liposuction can remove fat cells, it doesn't prevent future weight gain.

Dr. Dino Maglic, a nationally recognized, award-winning plastic surgeon, specializes in advanced body contouring procedures like VASER® lipo and offers personalized solutions to enhance your results and help you maintain them for longer. Keep reading to learn more about common causes of weight gain after liposuction — like lifestyle habits and hormone fluctuations — and what you can do to preserve your newly sculpted figure.

Is it possible to regain weight after liposuction?

Gaining weight after liposuction is possible, even though the fat cells removed during the procedure are gone. While liposuction effectively removes fat from specific areas, it's not a solution for weight control specifically. If you consume more calories than your body burns, the remaining fat cells in untreated areas can expand, leading to new fat deposits. With this in mind, it is important for patients to understand that liposuction is not intended as a weight-loss solution but, instead, as a body contouring tool. Maintaining healthy habits after surgery is essential for preserving your results over time.

What causes weight gain after liposuction?

Several factors can contribute to weight gain following liposuction, including:

• Poor diet
• Lack of exercise
• Hormonal changes
• Metabolic shifts
• Medical conditions

Understanding your risk factors for weight gain after liposuction can help you stay proactive and minimize your chance of "undoing" your liposuction results.

How can I maintain my lipo results?

To keep your body looking slim and contoured for as long as possible after liposuction, it's important to adopt healthy habits. Dr. Maglic will recommend customized strategies to help set you up for long-term success after lipo, which may include:

• Eating a balanced, nutrient-rich diet
• Staying active with regular exercise
• Monitoring your progress with follow-up appointments
• Consider combining liposuction with Renuvion® skin tightening to enhance results

By following these guidelines, you can help ensure that your liposuction results last longer and that you stay on track with your health and fitness goals.

How can Renuvion® enhance my liposuction results?

Dr. Maglic may recommend adding Renuvion® nonsurgical skin tightening to your VASER® liposuction procedure for a more defined and sculpted look. Renuvion® uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to tighten loose skin around the treatment area, getting rid of sagging or wrinkled skin without the need for invasive surgery. This additional treatment is ideal for patients who want to enhance their overall body contour and achieve smoother, firmer results.

Enjoy a slim, smooth, sexy figure for longer with VASER® liposuction in Draper, UT

VASER® ultrasound-assisted liposuction can help you achieve your ideal body shape, but maintaining your results requires a commitment to healthy habits — including those that help keep your weight healthy and stable. For more information about how to boost your chances of long-term success with liposuction, call our friendly team at Maglic Plastic Surgery in Draper, UT to schedule your one-on-one consultation with award-winning plastic surgeon Dr. Dino Maglic today.