tummy fat reduction treatment

Answered on 23rd May '24

1. When you say that you want to "reduce belly fat", it isn't clear to us whether you are fit overall and this is merely a case of localized fat, or if you are obese and your belly happens to stand out somehow, on our platform we have often seen people confusing the two.
   • So with the lack of relevant details, we will answer your query keeping both possibilities in mind.
      
2. Assuming that you are obese overall and your belly stands out, then:
   • You should approach a nutritionist/dietician to enquire about dieting & lifestyle modifications.
   • Once it's concluded that they aren't delivering desired results, then you move on to endoscopic procedures or other weight-loss surgeries, but they will only limit food intake, and won't remove fat -- they are mentioned below:
     • Gastric bypass, gastric binding, gastric sleeve, Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch -- the doctor will determine your eligibility, depending on your health background and pace of weight loss.
   • The doctor shall guide on everything, just make them aware of your expectations, limitations and pre-existing health conditions as they could create complications and the dietician would have an easier way of providing realistic goals.
   • You may refer our page to contact experts and learn more - Dietitian/Nutritionists.
      
3. Assuming that you are fit overall and your belly fat is a localized deposit that refuses to burn out no matter how much you exercise, then:
   • In this case, you can think of plastic surgeries such as liposuction, liposculpture, and various body contouring techniques.
   • For plastic surgeries mentioned above, following things are common:
     • Common side effects include: Pain, bruising, and swelling.
     • Possible risks include:
       • Loose, uneven or bumpy skin.
       • Permanent spotted skin.
       • Temporary pockets of accumulated fluid.
       • Temporary/permanent numbness caused by nerve irritation.
       • Skin infections, damage of internal organ, kidney and heart problems.
       • Fat embolism where fats get trapped in blood vessel, same qualifies as a medical emergency.
       • Bad reaction to anesthesia.
     • An ideal candidate is someone who has:
       • good skin elasticity,
       • no smoking history,
       • skin free of sun damage,
       • ideal weight and BMI under 30,
       • strong muscles and no sagging skin
     • Word of caution - Avoid or discuss these medications with your doctor:
       • Aspirin, anti-inflammatory prescriptions and herbal complements.
       • Please visit this page to find specialists who can consult you and provide affordable services - Plastic Surgeons.

 

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Note - Always discuss with specialists: The procedure, side effects and risks that can follow each treatment, liability/compensation/rectifying treatments available for risks/unwanted outcomes, pre-operation measures, post-operation care, any possible complications that your health background can create and correction treatments for them, also the eligibility criteria for a patient to undergo those treatments.

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