Can you get lipo in the same area twice

Asked 2016-02-12

How many areas of liposuction can be treated at one time? I was wondering if you could have 10 areas of liposuction done in one week, like separate them into 5 each day, wait a day, and then have the other 5 on day 3? I am 5'4" and 150lbs, the largest area that would be removed is my butt. The rest of the areas just need a small amount removed, from my lower abdomen, my flanks, my lower back, my inner and outer thighs, my upper arms, my calves and ankles, and my mons pubis area liposuctioned. Is that possible to do in one week, if it is broken into two surgeries. I am a healthy 32 year old. Thank you.

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Liposuction Once you have a fat cell, it's with you for life. You can shrink it to miniscule proportions, but it will never die. That's where lipo comes in. Suck it out via vacuum and it's gone forever -- or is it?

Enter the "fat comes back" theory. A study led by the University of Colorado separated 32 obese women into two different groups: One had liposuction in problem areas and the other didn't. A year later, the lipo'd group had gained their weight back, leading researchers to believe that the body strives to maintain a certain fat percentage. Two years after those findings were released, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons conducted a similar study that concluded (shocker alert) that liposuctioned fat doesn't return.

However, according to Geldner, if liposuction is done correctly, even if you do gain the weight back, you'll still have a better shape than you did pre-surgery. He performs hi-definition liposuction, which basically creates the appearance of a slender figure -- yes, we're talking about instant abs, people. Does this mean you'll add poundage to other areas of the body? Maybe.

"If you do gain weight after, you'll get fat in other areas," says Geldner. "I had a patient who was fit, but she didn't have a good shape. I did the operation, and months later she had gained all the weight back. But this time, she had a much better shape," he recalls.

One woman who received liposuction in her 20s experienced the same thing. "I got liposuction for a 'problem' area I had around my stomach. No matter how often I worked out I couldn't get rid of it. I noticed after [I got it] that my hips got a lot curvier," she says.

Generally, if the fat does make a return, it's distributed evenly across your body, but not in the area it was sucked out of. In fact, getting liposuction in the same place twice isn't recommended; it creates scar tissue that may make the surface of your skin bumpy. Summed up: Lipo is forever, but that doesn't mean you won't gain weight in other areas.

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Manu of the patients I do have had liposuction before. I use various modalities to remove the fat like Vaser. I would recommend sending photos and I could give you a better idea what could be done.

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Liposuction is used to remove stubborn deposits of fat from the body. At Genesis Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa, our board-certified plastic surgeon offers a range of liposuction techniques, enabling him to meet the varied needs of each patient. These include:

  • Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction
  • Power-Assisted Liposuction
  • VASER Liposuction
  • SmartLipo®
  • HydraSolve®

These techniques are designed to reduce trauma to surrounding tissue while maximizing safe levels of fat removal. During your initial consultation, Dr. Panchal will listen to your concerns and fully assess your problem areas to help you determine which type of liposuction will best meet your needs.

Can you get lipo in the same area twice

Multiple Liposuction Treatment Areas

Liposuction can be used on nearly any area of the body. Popular treatment areas include:

  • Ankles and Calves
  • Knees and Thighs
  • Hips, Waist, and Buttocks
  • Abdomen, Low Back, and Flanks
  • Arms
  • Neck

Liposuction can safely be used to remove diet-and-exercise-resistant fat deposits from multiple areas of the body, but is not a tool for weight loss. Removing excessive amounts of fat during a single liposuction session can be risky.

Treating Multiple Areas with Liposuction

You can have liposuction performed on more than one area of the body during a single procedure. The number of treatment areas that will be appropriate for a single surgery will be based on factors unique to your body and your health. The best way to learn how many of your areas of concern could be treated during a single liposuction treatment is through a one-on-one consultation with a qualified and board-certified plastic surgeon.

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Dr. Jayesh Panchal has been performing liposuction for over 20 years. Committed to providing the safest and most effective techniques, Dr. Panchal has been selected as a Super Doctor by his peers, a recognition awarded to only 5% of plastic surgeons nationally. Thoughtful, attentive, caring, and effective, Dr. Panchal welcomes the opportunity to meet you, hear your concerns, and help you choose the best treatments for your needs.

Call our Edmond office at 405-340-9949 or our Norman office at 405-310-6767 to schedule your initial consultation today. Genesis Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa welcomes all people living in and around Oklahoma City.

How many times can you have lipo in the same area?

Is it dangerous to have liposuction twice? You can have the procedure done to the same area several times, however, it is important to give your body at least 6 months to recover. The risk of irregular and uneven results increases with each procedure.

Can fat return to the same area after liposuction?

The results will be permanent since liposuction permanently removes fat cells from an area, and fat cells do not grow back or duplicate in the area where liposuction has been done.

Can Lipo be done twice?

Can I Have Liposuction More Than Once? A second liposuction procedure is possible if you develop additional fatty deposits. However, because liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure, it is suggested that you get as close as you can to your final desired weight before undergoing a second liposuction treatment.

Can liposuction be redone?

Liposuction can be repeated safely, and it is often repeated to address botched liposuction or other liposuction irregularities.