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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Post Op -Tummy Tuck Fat Deposits
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
Post Op -Tummy Tuck Fat Deposits
by lmak, Jul 05, 2007 12:00AM
I have heard that after surgery since there is a removal of fat tissue fat seems to deposit in your other fat cells where you never had a problem before. I am very smal 5'4" and weigh about 108lbs. I have never had a problem with my weight. I am very active, runner, lift weights but my problem after having 3 kids I have stretched my abdominal wall to the extent that I have gone for 3 consults and each doc has said the only thing I can do is get a full tummy tuck to get my before mommy tummy back. My fear is that I will get a bigger face, arms, or thighs. Please advise.
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Jul 06, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 06, 2007 12:00AM
The rumor that you will deposit fat in other unwanted areas of your body in not true. Hundreds of thousands of patients have been through pure liposuction and tummy tucks with no complaints of this happening. I have never seen this occur or heard a complaints from any of the many patients I have personally performed these procedures.
