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Does liposuction permanently remove fat, or can it return if I don’t maintain a strict diet?

4 days ago

I’ve been struggling with stubborn fat around my abdomen, thighs, and arms despite regular exercise and diet. My doctor suggested liposuction as a solution. How effective is this procedure in permanently removing fat, and if I don’t follow a strict diet afterward, can the fat return to the treated areas?

Asked By Raghav | Male | Age 34

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Dr. Prateek Thakur

M.B.B.S, M.S. (General Surgery), M.Ch. (Plastic Surgery), DrNB (Plastic Surgery) | 15 Years Experience Overall

Answered 25/10/2025

If you have stubborn fat around areas like the abdomen, thighs, or arms that don’t respond to diet and exercise, liposuction can be an effective solution. It permanently removes fat cells from the treated areas, improving body contour. However, liposuction doesn’t prevent new fat from forming; if you gain weight after the procedure, fat can accumulate in other areas or even slightly in the treated areas.

Maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise is important to sustain results. Liposuction works best for localized fat deposits rather than overall weight loss.

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