These results corroborate the evidence from experimental and clinical studies , which support fat redistribution and compensatory fat growth , as a result of feedback mechanisms , triggered by fat removal .
Adipose tissue is considered as an endocrine organ , which is developed in specific depots , distinguished either as subcutaneous or visceral .
Lipectomy , by means of liposuction or abdominoplasty , is a common plastic surgery procedure , which can remove substantial amounts of subcutaneous fat .
This systematic review aims to evaluate the impact of surgical removal of abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue on  body weight and fat mass in females in the short- and long-term .
Prospective Clinical Study Reveals Significant Reduction in Triglyceride Level and White Blood Cell Count after Liposuction and Abdominoplasty and No Change in Cholesterol Levels
Background : Triglyceride levels of 150 mg/dL or greater are known to be associated with an increased cardiovascular risk and metabolic syndrome . This study investigated the effect of liposuction and abdominoplasty on lipid levels , complete blood count , and other parameters . Methods : A prospect i ve study was undertaken among 322 consecutive patients ( 270 women and 52 men ) who presented for liposuction ( n = 229 ) , abdominoplasty with liposuction ( n = 87 ) , and abdominoplasty without liposuction ( n = 6 ) . The mean body mass index was 26.6 kg/m2 ( range , 18.6 to 44.1 kg/m2 ) . Ultrasonic liposuction using a superwet infusion technique was used in all cases , usually treating the lower body in women ( 64.4 percent ) and the trunk in men ( 86.5 percent ) . Results : Mean weight loss 3 months after liposuction was 2.2 lbs for liposuction alone ( p < 0.001 ) and 4.2 lbs for liposuction and abdominoplasty ( p < 0.05 ) . Mean fasting triglyceride level decreased 25.7 percent after liposuction ( p < 0.001 ) . The triglyceride level decreased 43.0 percent ( n = 56 , p < 0.001 ) after liposuction in patients with preoperative levels of 150 mg/dl or greater . There was a significant decrease in white cell count after both liposuction and liposuction/abdominoplasty ( p < 0.001 ) . There were no significant changes in total , low-density lipoprotein , or high-density lipoprotein cholesterol . Fasting glucose was unchanged . Conclusions : A significant ( p < 0.001 ) reduction in triglyceride level in patients with elevated preoperative levels and a significant decrease in leukocyte count ( p < 0.001 ) are favorable metabolic effects of liposuction and liposuction/abdominoplasty . Cholesterol levels are unaffected . CLINICAL QUESTION /LEVEL OF EVIDENCE : Therapeutic , IV
These results corroborate the evidence from experimental and clinical studies , which support fat redistribution and compensatory fat growth , as a result of feedback mechanisms , triggered by fat removal .
Adipose tissue is considered as an endocrine organ , which is developed in specific depots , distinguished either as subcutaneous or visceral .
Lipectomy , by means of liposuction or abdominoplasty , is a common plastic surgery procedure , which can remove substantial amounts of subcutaneous fat .
This systematic review aims to evaluate the impact of surgical removal of abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue on  body weight and fat mass in females in the short- and long-term .