Can you gain belly fat after a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck itself does not remove fat from the belly. When combined with liposuction, however, you can reduce small pockets of belly fat. During the liposuction process, fat cells will be permanently removed, which means they will never return.

However, this does not mean that you cannot regain weight in your belly after a tummy tuck-liposuction contouring procedure. If your weight is not managed properly through a healthy diet and regular exercise, it is still possible for the remaining fat cells in your abdomen to expand.