By now, most people are aware of the dramatic body sculpting benefits that liposuction can produce. Still, many patients who are considering liposuction are asking the same question: is liposuction permanent? The short answer is yes! Below, we’ll take a look at the science behind liposuction and how you can achieve long-lasting results.
How Liposuction Works
The way liposuction works is actually quite simple. Using a small metal tube, fat cells are vacuumed out of the body. This simple treatment removes stubborn fat from areas that are typically difficult to address, even with strict diet and exercise. Since the fat cells are completely taken out of the body, they are not available to store fat and create a larger appearance. In other words, they are permanently removed from the body. Unfortunately, there’s more to the equation when it comes to the lasting results of your liposuction treatment.
How to Make Liposuction Permanent
It’s important to remember that fat cells primarily develop and enlarge due to poor dietary habits. Even though fat is removed during the liposuction treatment, the body can create new fat cells if it is given high amounts of unhealthy calories. This process will eventually result in you gaining weight, which can reduce or even completely eliminate the results of your liposuction treatment. So while liposuction can be permanent, it takes conscious effort on your part to maintain your new physique and prevent fat from building up again. Small amounts of weight will not have dramatic effects on your results, so most patients are able to maintain their results with simple and sustainable lifestyle changes. Here are our tips for making your liposuction results last as long as possible:
- Reduce your daily calorie intake, and try to avoid foods with little or no nutritional benefit. Fruits, vegetables, lean protein and healthy carbs are all great options!
- Drink more water! Staying hydrated helps your body work properly and burn more calories. It can also help curb your appetite.
- Don’t skip meals! Try eating small meals throughout the day, as skipping meals can make you more likely to succumb to the temptation of unhealthy foods and overeating.
- Exercise regularly. Exercise and dieting go hand in hand. Finding fun ways to get active can help you maintain your new physique, and offers plenty of other health benefits, too!
If you’d like to learn more about the liposuction treatment or get started with your own treatment, contact us today to schedule your consultation at OptimalSelf MD.