Many of us do our best to say healthy, but still have stubborn areas of fat that we can’t shift with diet and exercise. Liposuction is a fat-removal procedure that can help you achieve a slimmer, more contoured appearance. The results of your liposuction at the office of Dr. Gregory E Rauscher, M.D. in Hackensack, NJ can be permanent and long-lasting, as long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent any significant weight gain.
Is Liposuction Permanent?
Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that permanently removes unwanted fat cells from specific areas of the body. Generally, you can expect the results of your procedure to last long, as long as any significant weight gain is prevented. You’ll need to maintain a healthy weight and be physically active even after your surgery to achieve permanent results.
During your fat removal procedure, we break apart your unwanted fat and extract them from your target areas. After the procedure, only a small fraction of your existing fat cells are left behind. These remaining fat cells are not expected to increase in number, but they can expand and grow larger if you gain significant weight in the future.
How Does Liposuction Permanently Get Rid of Fat?
The procedure involves making small incisions in your target areas. Through these incisions, we will insert a cannula that can break up and suction out your unwanted fat cells. Once we have separated your fat cells, a device that suctions out fat is used to permanently get rid of fat.
When Will You See the Results?
Because we directly remove unwanted fat cells from your body, you can expect to see a slimmer and smoother body contour almost right away. Nevertheless, you may need to wait up to six weeks to completely heal from the procedure and see your final results. By this time, your skin has settled into the right position after the fat removal process.
The time it takes for your skin to settle and reveal your final results will depend on your skin condition, age, and overall health. Therefore, if you want to see your fat removal results sooner, you’ll need to take good care of your health and make sure that you get enough nutrition and hydration. We may also prescribe you a compression garment to use in the first few weeks after your procedure.
How Long Will the Results Last?
Because the procedure directly removes fat from your body, you can expect the results to last permanently. Here in our New Jersey office, we can extract as much as 80% of fat cells in your target area. And once your unwanted fat cells have been removed, they are not supposed to regenerate and grow back.
Additionally, as you reach your mid-20s, your body stops producing and growing new fat cells. If you get a fat removal procedure in your 30s and beyond, it’s very unlikely for your body to regrow the extracted fat cells.
Can You Still Gain Weight After Fat Removal?
Although your body cannot regrow fat cells after liposuction, you can still gain weight after the procedure. You can gain weight when your body stores fat as a result of consuming too many carbohydrates. This can affect the areas we have treated for fat removal, causing your remaining fat cells to expand.
Nevertheless, when you gain a significant amount of weight after your fat removal procedure, your body tends to redistribute the new weight and store fat in other areas of the body. This means that you may still notice the improvements in your treated areas after liposuction, but you may notice that your contours are no longer as slim or smooth as they used to be.
How To Maintain Your Results
For many people who have undergone a fat removal procedure, weight gain is not an issue because they are pleased with their new contours. You can easily maintain the results of your procedure by maintaining your weight before the procedure. We recommend that you maintain a healthy lifestyle, make sure to eat a well-balanced diet, be physically active, and stay hydrated.
Are You a Good Candidate for Liposuction?
If you are in good overall health and are near your ideal weight, you may be a good candidate for a fat removal procedure in New Jersey. Keep in mind that liposuction is not a weight-loss treatment, but it can help you get rid of stubborn pockets of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise.
During your consultation with our team, we will review your general medical history to ensure that this procedure is safe for you. We may also ask about medical conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, or heart disease, which can preclude you from this procedure.
Permanently Get Rid of Stubborn Fat
By keeping your weight stable after your fat removal procedure, you can expect long-lasting, permanent results. The best way to achieve slimmer, sculpted contours for the long term is to maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle. And if you’re ready to get rid of stubborn fat, contact the office of Dr. Gregory E Rauscher, M.D. in Hackensack, NJ, and schedule your consultation today. We look forward to helping you achieve the look you desire!
