Is liposuction permanent?

Liposuction has successfully helped slimmed and reshaped the bodies of many around the world. However, contrary to popular perception, liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure nor a weight-loss alternative but rather, a body sculping procedure. That said, how effective is it, and more specifically, are liposuction results permanent?

What is liposuction?

Liposuction is a type of body contouring cosmetic procedure that targets to remove unwanted stubborn fats in specific areas of your face and body. It is technically not a weight-loss solution but the procedure can help patients to reshape and contour their body to achieve a tighter, more toned and contoured appearance.

You are a candidate for liposuction if you have too much body fat yet have a stable body weight. And you will need to be in good health too. The ideal candidate for liposuction is one whose body weight is within 30% of their ideal weight, has firm and elastic skin, and is in good health.

The best thing about liposuction is that it is safe, minimally invasive and can be done just about anywhere on your body.

Areas where you can do liposuction

Common areas where you can do liposuction include:

• Cheeks
• Chin
• Neck
• Upper arms / armpit
• Breast
• Abdomen
• Back
• Hips / Love handles
• Buttocks
• Thighs
• Calves
• Knees

How is liposuction done?

The most commonly used liposuction technique in Korea is tumescent liposuction. First, small incisions are made in the targeted areas where you want the fats to be removed. After which, a cannula (thin tube) is inserted under the skin and tumescent fluid is injected. The fluid will break down the fat cells and then sucked out using a vacuum pump.

As liposuction techniques become sophisticated, it produces more and more effective results and is considered a pretty safe way to remove hard-to-rid fats. Furthermore, along with the many long-term benefits that come with, its no wonder why liposuction is so popular!

Are liposuction results permanent?

The results of liposuction are immediately visible and liposuction does in fact, permanently remove fat cells from your body. And once your stubborn fat cells are removed, they are permanently gone and will not grow back.

That said however, it does not mean that you cannot gain fat again or do not gain weight in other areas of your body. Even after liposuction, there will still be some, albeit little, remaining fat cells and those can grow in size if your calorie intake is excessive.

So the best way to maintain your newly contoured figure and prevent putting on weight again is by eating healthily and exercising. If you continue overeating without a healthy lifestyle, you will soon be needing another liposuction session soon!

Conclusion

In summary, liposuction is a pretty safe and effective procedure and its results are permanent. Keep in mind though, that just because you permanently remove fat cells in one area of your body, does not mean that you cannot gain fat in other areas.