If you are struggling with stubborn belly fat, there are various solutions available – some nonsurgical, while others involve surgical interventions, says our plastic surgeon.
Tummy tucks may be an ideal solution for women who have lost weight and wish to remove extra skin and tighten muscles in the abdominal region for improved tone.
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Liposuction
Liposuction fat removal surgery is a surgical technique used to surgically extract fat deposits in specific parts of the body. This safe procedure can help improve body proportions by eliminating pockets of stubborn fat that cannot be addressed through diet or exercise alone.
Liposuction can also help sculpt one’s arms, breasts and legs into ideal shapes. Besides this, Liposuction may help men reduce male breast enlargement known as Gynecomastia while women can use liposuction to get rid of saddlebags on thighs or protrusion of belly skin referred to as Love Handles.
Patients with elastic skin who fall within 30% of their ideal body weight may be good candidates for liposuction. For best results, however, patients must prevent weight gain post-treatment in order to achieve success.
At the beginning of a stem cell therapy procedure, small amounts of fluid are injected into an affected area and then suctioned out through a cannula. Lidocaine may be added to help alleviate discomfort during this procedure; however, this can result in lidocaine toxicity causing serious heart and central nervous system issues.
Nonsurgical options
Losing belly fat can be challenging and often requires dedicated exercise routines in order to see results.
Good news is, there are innovative, non-invasive techniques to assist with weight loss goals. Radio frequency treatments use small watts of energy to melt away stubborn belly fat.
Laser therapy, ultrasound and cool sculpting technologies may also provide similar outcomes.
To safely and effectively eliminate belly fat, the safest and most effective combination of technologies includes nutrition planning and physical activity – with minimal downtime from these non-invasive procedures; most patients return to work within days – making this approach one of the most popular cosmetic surgery choices offered at our clinics.
Cryo lipolysis
Cryo lipolysis is a non-invasive, painless cosmetic procedure to reduce localized fat pockets without surgery. This technique works by freezing fat cells to encourage their elimination gradually and naturally by the body.
Cool Sculpting, the brand name for this fat removal surgery, uses precise cooling to safely freeze fat without harming skin or surrounding tissues. Over time, dead cells will be naturally eliminated by your body.
There is, however, an extremely rare side effect associated with cryo lipolysis called paradoxical adipose hyperplasia that may arise – usually more commonly in men and people of Hispanic ethnicity.
In general, laser therapy treatments are well tolerated and have few side effects; it may sometimes produce temporary sensations of numbness and redness in the treated area that last a few minutes to hours.
If your stubborn belly fat won’t go away through diet and exercise alone, cry lipolysis could be your safest, most effective solution to eliminating it. Results typically can be seen within 3-6 months with regular treatments.
Weight loss
Stubborn belly fat can be an infuriating obstacle for people seeking to look and feel their best. Even with exercise and healthy diet in place, stubborn bulges may still remain, says our plastic surgeon.
There are various strategies for getting rid of belly fat, including weight loss and nonsurgical options, but which will provide the safest and most efficient means?
Conclusion
There are various safe and effective techniques available to us for reducing the tummy fat many of us carry around. Radio frequency therapy, for instance, can be an excellent choice to shrink fat in the abdominal region without surgery or downtime risks. When selecting technology suited to your needs and budget – as with anything – consulting with trained professionals on which treatments might best fit will result in slimmer bodies! Our medical team offers solutions so you can enjoy healthier bodies.
