It's a quick fix, liposuction, although some women are reluctant to go that route, and with good reason. It is a medical procedure, and like all medical procedures, there are inherent risks, not to mention costs and recovery times. However, you've weighed the pros and cons and decided that you're going to do it because you can't get rid of the fat that's been plaguing you for years and you're sick of trying. But then… your friend warns you: the fat will return, but not in the area you had liposuction on. You mean… if I get liposuction on my thighs and for the first time ever I'm slim and fit and happy as hell… will the fat pop up elsewhere? This is certainly not your goal. Yes, you want slimmer thighs but you don't want new fat appearing in places that were never fat before. Can it really happen? Yes, if you are not vigilant to avoid weight gain. B. Aviva Preminger, MD, plastic surgeon, said (http://www.realself.com/question/lipo-fat-return-places): Liposuction does NOT cause fat redistribution! Rather, if patients gain weight after liposuction, this may accumulate in other areas, especially because liposuction removes fat cells in the treated areas. Regardless, liposuction is not a weight loss procedure, but a contouring procedure. The goal is to maintain the investment you have made, watch what you eat, and exercise regularly after the procedure. “A Personal Story*Maggie was 53 years old when she underwent liposuction on her stomach, hips and thighs. He has gained weight since the surgery and reports that his fat has come back "a hundredfold." Although her stomach is still flat 12 years later, she says the area above her stomach, her belly button, is swollen with fat... middle of paper... removal procedure. (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130415124819.htm) When ultrasound-assisted laser guidance is used during laser lipolysis, a world-class sculpture with taut skin is achieved. Dr. Chamsuddin explains that when using liposuction with laser lipolysis the result is a well-sculpted, firmer abdomen without prolonged surgery and quicker recovery times. The way it works, the thermal (thermal) energy of the laser melts fat while typical liposuction removes it. This procedure actually stimulates the production of new collagen, which is the primary protein that gives the skin its tone, texture, and ability to stretch. The laser causes collagen to contract. This tightens the skin, preventing sagging. Additionally, according to Dr. Chamsuddin, more fat can be removed using this technique than can be removed with traditional liposuction..