Once the fat is removed via Liposuction from an unwanted area, it is gone. In rare circumstances—such as massive weight gain—new fat cells can be made by the body in an area previously depleted by Liposuction. For the vast majority of patients, however, the fat will never recur after removal. When fat is removed from an area, it is important to note that it does not preferentially go to some other un-treated area. This is a common misconception. Extra calories consumed will be stored in the form of fat everywhere fat cells are present in the body. An area depleted of fat cells following Liposuction will demonstrate less volume gain than an area untreated by Liposuction, while individual fat cells are not affected.