As we all know, fat is bad for the body and for our health.  However, body fat is stored in different ways, including subcutaneous versus visceral.  Subcutaneous fat is stored directly beneath the skin, and women have more of this type than men. When subcutaneous fat is concentrated in certain areas of the body, it can lead to cellulite.  Liposuction can remove subcutaneous fat.  The good news is, subcutaneous fat is not associated with serious health risks, and it is not a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, even though there may be an excess amount in the midsection.

Deep belly fat is called visceral fat.  Visceral fat poses a serious health risk because it lies beneath the layer of muscle and surrounds the organs.  When it accumulates, it causes a variety of harmful metabolic effects, including insulin resistance which leads to Type 2 Diabetes.  Thus, ridding the body of deep abdominal fat is a good way to avoid insulin resistance and to improve overall health.  Unfortunately, Liposuction can not remove visceral fat.

Although liposuction can not help remove visceral fat or reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, liposuction can help remove excess fat and contour the body, improving self confidence.  I have found that many of my patients who have undergone liposuction surgery subsequently adopted a healthier lifestyle in order to maintain their pleasing results.  Adopting a healthier lifestyle including modifications to one’s diet and increases in exercise can be very beneficial for long-term health.

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About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is a Plastic Surgeon in NJ and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers. In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, or the non-surgical Facelift.

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1) Can fat come back to treated areas after liposuction?

Typically, fat does not come back to areas treated by liposuction, provided that the patient does not gain a substantial amount of weight.  However, as we age, it is common for the size and location of body fat deposits to change.  However, even with these changes, the areas treated by liposuction should maintain the results achieved after surgery.

2) What if I gain weight after liposuction surgery?

Weight gain after liposuction may not completely erase the results achieved, if the amount of weight gained is minimal, 10-15 lbs.  The cosmetic results achieved after liposuction may still be pleasing after weight gain, however, they will be less than what the patient previously desired.  Typically, when patients gain weight after liposuction surgery, there clothes may still fit better and they still look better than they did before the liposuction was performed.  Ideally, a patient who has had liposuction will weigh less after surgery and maintain a reduced weight. This will provide the best long-term results.

3) What if I get pregnant after liposuction?

If a woman becomes pregnant after the results of her liposuction surgery have been achieved, the results will not be erased.  If a woman gains weight during pregnancy and then loses the excess weight after giving birth, then her original liposuction results will return to where they had been before she became pregnant.

For more information on Liposuction surgery in NJ, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/liposuction_surgery_nj.shtml

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is a Plastic Surgeon in NJ and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers. In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, or the non-surgical Facelift.
To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

A: Saline implants require a smaller incision, this can make your final scar less conspicuous, also because the implant is filled with salt water when it deflates the body absorbs the fluid and it is excreted naturally.  Also, some saline implants, with higher profiles can make the breast look more augmented.

Q: What are the advantages of silicone implants?

A: Silicone implants usually give you a more natural look, because the gel conforms to the overlying tissue better than a saline implant.  It also can give a more natural feel and has a less likely chance of creating rippling (a palpable or visible implant shell)

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Anthony S. Lombardi, M.D., F.A.C.S., P.C., who is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as general surgery, performs laser rejuvenation techniques, including botox and other wrinkle reduction therapies, microdermabrasion, hair removal, vein removal, pigmentation reduction, and acne treatments, including laser treatments, topical and oral medications, vitamin therapy, and nutritional counseling.

Dr. Lombardi is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Lombardi received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed his residency in general surgery at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ.

He also completed a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Dr. Lombardi frequently lectures on the psycho-social aspects of plastic surgery, as well as on body dismorphic disorders.

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