Can fat re-accumulate in the contoured areas?
Fat cells are permanently removed as fat cells are thought not to multiply after puberty. As long as the patient does not gain excessive weight, the new silhouette is permanent. Fat removal however, does not allow for abuse of diet later. Patients, after liposuction, have sometimes found that areas treated by liposuction retain the new contour whereas areas not treated have been new sites for fat development. As one gains weight the size of the individual fat cells will increase and too much weight gain may mask the benefit. The benefit will show when the extra weight is reduced. People with prior weight problems still have to watch their weight and exercise.
