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Is It Safe Doing Liposuction To Reduce Weight And Will I Regain Weight?

I want to do a liposuction as I am quite overweight. I wanted to know : 1. Is it safe? 2. Is there any side effect? 3.How much does it cost? 4. Is there any possibility to gain back the weight even after liposuction? 5. If so, then can I do liposuction in the same area again?
Fri, 21 Apr 2017
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Hello! Thank you for writing. I have gone through your questions and I understand your concern.
It has is side effects too, like every other procedure. The main purpose of liposuction is to reshape one or more areas of your body, not to reduce body weight. Liposuction is typically used on "problem" areas that have not responded well to diet and exercise. These areas are often on the outer thighs and hips on women and the waist and back on men. The face, neck, abdomen, back, buttocks, legs, and upper arms are all commonly treated areas.Liposuction is not used to treat obesity. It will not get rid of cellulite or stretch marks.
Liposuction (except for laser liposuction) generally does not tighten the skin over the treated area. After fat has been removed, the skin around the area may be somewhat loose. It may take up to 6 months for the skin to tighten around the treated area. Some people's skin is very elastic and retracts more quickly than other people's skin. Younger skin tends to have greater elasticity than older skin.People who expect liposuction to help them lose weight are usually disappointed. Common side effects of liposuction include:

Temporary swelling, bruising, soreness, and numbness in and around the treated areas.
Irritation and minor scarring around the incision sites where the cannulas were inserted.
Baggy or rippling skin. The skin will usually tighten and retract after a few months. But in some people the skin may remain somewhat loose.
Less common side effects include:

Permanent color changes in the skin.
Uneven skin surface over the treated area.
Damage to the nerves and skin. The heat generated during ultrasound-assisted liposuction may burn the skin or damage the tissue under the skin. If you gain weight after having liposuction, your body may store the new fat in a different place than where you had fat cells removed. New fat can grow deep inside your body, around your organs, such as your heart or liver. This type of fat can be more harmful to your body than fat that is stored near the surface of your body, such as on your hips or thighs. So people who have liposuction need to be careful not to gain extra weight. Dangerous complications

Although death is very rare with liposuction, it can happen. If you are having a large amount of fat removed, are obese, or have health problems, your risks go up. Possible complications include:

Excessive blood and fluid loss, leading to shock. But this is extremely unlikely.
Fat clots or blood clots, which may travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) and become life-threatening.
Buildup of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema). This is most likely to occur when a large volume of fluid is injected into the body.
Infection. In some cases, antibiotics may be given before or after liposuction to help prevent infection.
Toxic reaction to the injected solution (lidocaine toxicity), especially if large areas or many areas are treated at one time.
A puncture into the cavity containing the abdominal organs or damage to an organ such as the spleen.
After liposuction you can regain weight if you continue to have the same habit of eating. The best way is to eat healthy, with right portions and exercise. You will educate your body this way, and you will crave less and less carbohydrates and sugar. The healthy lifestyle helps you protect against different diseases. If you are overweight, losing weight will need time but it is worth it.But then regaining weight will be less possible than with liposuction. You can visit a dietitian to give you a personalised diet. I'm giving you some advices. Here are some healthy choices with few calories.
1/2 cup white beans tossed with 1 tablespoon jarred pesto, 6 sliced sun-dried tomatoes, and 2 cups baby arugula: 245 calories for one meal.

1 whole-wheat pita (6 1/2-inch diameter) stuffed with 1/2 cup chopped leftover chicken breast, 1/2 grated apple, and 1 tablespoon lowfat Greek yogurt: 344 calories

1/4 cup hummus, 1 sliced tomato, 1 tablespoon feta, and 4 chopped black olives wrapped in a whole-wheat tortilla: 296 calories
Exercise daily, try to begin with walking 30-45 minutes daily, then after 1 month jogging so take it gradually. You also ca choose to go to the gym, swiming, etc.
Drink plenty of water. Thank you.
Best regards.

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Is It Safe Doing Liposuction To Reduce Weight And Will I Regain Weight?

Hello! Thank you for writing. I have gone through your questions and I understand your concern. It has is side effects too, like every other procedure. The main purpose of liposuction is to reshape one or more areas of your body, not to reduce body weight. Liposuction is typically used on problem areas that have not responded well to diet and exercise. These areas are often on the outer thighs and hips on women and the waist and back on men. The face, neck, abdomen, back, buttocks, legs, and upper arms are all commonly treated areas.Liposuction is not used to treat obesity. It will not get rid of cellulite or stretch marks. Liposuction (except for laser liposuction) generally does not tighten the skin over the treated area. After fat has been removed, the skin around the area may be somewhat loose. It may take up to 6 months for the skin to tighten around the treated area. Some people s skin is very elastic and retracts more quickly than other people s skin. Younger skin tends to have greater elasticity than older skin.People who expect liposuction to help them lose weight are usually disappointed. Common side effects of liposuction include: Temporary swelling, bruising, soreness, and numbness in and around the treated areas. Irritation and minor scarring around the incision sites where the cannulas were inserted. Baggy or rippling skin. The skin will usually tighten and retract after a few months. But in some people the skin may remain somewhat loose. Less common side effects include: Permanent color changes in the skin. Uneven skin surface over the treated area. Damage to the nerves and skin. The heat generated during ultrasound-assisted liposuction may burn the skin or damage the tissue under the skin. If you gain weight after having liposuction, your body may store the new fat in a different place than where you had fat cells removed. New fat can grow deep inside your body, around your organs, such as your heart or liver. This type of fat can be more harmful to your body than fat that is stored near the surface of your body, such as on your hips or thighs. So people who have liposuction need to be careful not to gain extra weight. Dangerous complications Although death is very rare with liposuction, it can happen. If you are having a large amount of fat removed, are obese, or have health problems, your risks go up. Possible complications include: Excessive blood and fluid loss, leading to shock. But this is extremely unlikely. Fat clots or blood clots, which may travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) and become life-threatening. Buildup of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema). This is most likely to occur when a large volume of fluid is injected into the body. Infection. In some cases, antibiotics may be given before or after liposuction to help prevent infection. Toxic reaction to the injected solution (lidocaine toxicity), especially if large areas or many areas are treated at one time. A puncture into the cavity containing the abdominal organs or damage to an organ such as the spleen. After liposuction you can regain weight if you continue to have the same habit of eating. The best way is to eat healthy, with right portions and exercise. You will educate your body this way, and you will crave less and less carbohydrates and sugar. The healthy lifestyle helps you protect against different diseases. If you are overweight, losing weight will need time but it is worth it.But then regaining weight will be less possible than with liposuction. You can visit a dietitian to give you a personalised diet. I m giving you some advices. Here are some healthy choices with few calories. 1/2 cup white beans tossed with 1 tablespoon jarred pesto, 6 sliced sun-dried tomatoes, and 2 cups baby arugula: 245 calories for one meal. 1 whole-wheat pita (6 1/2-inch diameter) stuffed with 1/2 cup chopped leftover chicken breast, 1/2 grated apple, and 1 tablespoon lowfat Greek yogurt: 344 calories 1/4 cup hummus, 1 sliced tomato, 1 tablespoon feta, and 4 chopped black olives wrapped in a whole-wheat tortilla: 296 calories Exercise daily, try to begin with walking 30-45 minutes daily, then after 1 month jogging so take it gradually. You also ca choose to go to the gym, swiming, etc. Drink plenty of water. Thank you. Best regards.