Abdominal Liposuction: Who Won't See Results

Are you concerned about belly fat?

Many people, especially those over 40, are stressed because the fat around their abdomen and waist is difficult to lose.

Today, we will discuss this for those who are considering abdominal liposuction, or who have already had it but are worried because they haven't seen the expected results.

I will explain in easy-to-understand terms, avoiding complex medical jargon, so if you read to the end, you will be able to find a suitable solution for your situation.

1. Abdominal Liposuction: What kind of fat is removed?

‘Why doesn't my belly completely flatten even after abdominal liposuction?’

Do you have this question?

There are two types of fat in the abdomen:

‘Subcutaneous fat’, which is directly under the skin, and ‘visceral fat’, which surrounds the organs.

Abdominal liposuction can only remove subcutaneous fat.

The fat you can pinch with your hand on your belly is subcutaneous fat.

If you have a lot of this, you will definitely notice a reduction in your waist and abdomen after the surgery.

However, if you have a lot of visceral fat, even after removing subcutaneous fat, your belly may not completely flatten, which can be disappointing.

2. What are the actual effects after abdominal liposuction?

You need to observe the progress for about a month after the surgery.

This is because it takes time for the swelling to subside and the skin to settle.

If the expected results are not visible even after a month, there is a high probability that visceral fat still remains.

In such cases, it is necessary to consistently do aerobic exercise to reduce visceral fat.

Although the waistline may have become slimmer due to the reduction of subcutaneous fat, the lower abdomen may still protrude due to visceral fat.

At this point, don't be discouraged; simply combine exercise with diet management.

3. Hormones that affect the effectiveness of abdominal liposuction

‘I exercise and control my diet, so why isn't my visceral fat going away?’

Some people ask this question.

Visceral fat is closely related to hormones.

If you have hormone-related conditions such as hypothyroidism, diabetes, or polycystic ovary syndrome, visceral fat accumulates easily and is difficult to lose.

In such cases, it is better to receive hormone therapy first rather than abdominal liposuction.

We recommend considering surgery after balancing your hormones, or trying weight management through obesity medication first.

If you suspect a hormonal disorder, it is important to consult an endocrinologist and create a systematic plan with a specialist.

4. Who can expect good results from abdominal liposuction?

Are you curious if you are a suitable candidate for abdominal liposuction?

Those who can expect good results usually have these characteristics:

1. Those who have pinchable fat below the navel and good skin elasticity.2. Especially, younger individuals and those with more subcutaneous fat than visceral fat tend to have higher satisfaction.

Conversely, for those with significantly reduced elasticity or where visceral fat constitutes the majority, the surgical effectiveness may be limited.

In such cases, it would be better to consider other methods first.

If you want to clearly understand the condition of your abdomen, you can check fat distribution through body composition analysis or CT scans.

Abdominal liposuction is certainly an option, but it does not guarantee consistent results for everyone.

It is important to clearly understand your own condition and have realistic expectations suitable for it.

If you are considering surgery, please make a careful decision through consultation.

And don't forget that maintaining healthy lifestyle habits after surgery is essential for continuous results.