Dr. Jean Loftus is a double board-certified plastic surgeon and is a national authority on plastic surgery. She has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and The Today Show, as a vocal advocate of safety, conscientiousness, and honesty in plastic surgery. Her book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery, is the #1 best-selling book in the country on plastic surgery. This book is available online at amazon.com, bn.com and borders.com.

Dr. Loftus has offices in Cincinnati and northern Kentucky. Visit her website at www.infoplasticsurgery.com. To schedule a consultation, you may contact her offices at (513) 793-4000 or (859) 426-5000.

Dr. Loftus just loves getting questions and posting answers. To submit your question, please follow the link at the bottom of this page. Even if you just want to send her a comment, she'd love to hear from you.

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Q: Is liposuction permanent?

Dr. Loftus Answers: Liposuction removes some but not all of your fat cells. The cells that are removed are permanently removed. Those that remain, however, can enlarge in response to future weight gain or change in metabolism. Thus, the results achieved through liposuction are not always permanent. The best way to maintain your results is through sensible diet and exercise.

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