Everyone has a different story to tell, but what should you believe, and what not?

Many people think really hard before going under the knife and they search for as much information as they could about the procedure. However, we all know there are too many junks on the Internet, and myths are everywhere. Therefore, it is important to decide which information should be trusted, and which should be laughed at.

Liposuction is one procedure that has a long list of myths. Some people think the fat can, and will, come back after liposuction. However, according to plastic surgeon Dr Charles Spenler, fat does not come back after liposuction. “When you are born you don’t produce any more fat cells. The fat cells you have just get bigger or smaller depending on your weight. Once the fat cells are removed they’re gone forever. If you gain weight it is going to be distributed more equally through all the fat cells. What we do in liposuction is reduce the number of fat cells in those areas that are genetically predetermined to have a lot of fat.”

However, the weight gain after liposuction is possible if the patient does not maintain a healthy lifestyle which includes healthy dietary habits and regular exercise. This weight gain has nothing to do with liposuction – it would occur with or without liposuction if you eat more than you use. This is only because your fat cells grow in size, but not in number.

Plastic surgeon Dr Magarita Benett states, “If you are not careful with eating a healthy, balance diet, and instead are eating a lot of fats and carbohydrates – what you would call junk food – weight gain can occur. However, an adult does not produce more fat cells.”

Dr Bennett also says that liposuction is not a cure-all for poor dietary habits or inactivity but it definitely can contour the body. “It can motivate people to lose weight and can remove areas that are resistant to weight loss. But it cannot replace the health benefits of regular exercise and a healthy diet.”

Another popular myth is that women with breast implants cannot breastfeed. The truth is they can. In fact, some women find it even easier to breastfeed with implants. The implants have little interference with the milk ducts which reside directly under the skin and in the tissue above the muscle of the breast. However, as with everything in science, complications might occur. Still, there are many women who have had placement of implant and incision in sub-optimal locations, and are still very successful with breastfeeding.

It is good to seek information online, but it is more important to voice your concerns with your doctor because most doctors know about the procedures and complications. What’s more, every person is different, so what is safe for one person might be unsafe for another, so it is better to discuss with the doctor to find out what’s best for you.

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