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Question from a patient · Plastic Surgery

Are Liposuction results permanent?

Aisha Abiola · United Kingdom
Dr Abdulrazak Abdulsalam Verified doctor
MBBS, MSc (Burn Care), MRCSEd, FWACS (Plast) · United Kingdom · 16 Apr 2026
Yes, fat cells removed during liposuction do not return. However, remaining fat cells can still expand with weight gain, so maintaining a stable lifestyle is important to preserve results.
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