A muffin top (also called a spare tire or love handles) is a slang term used to describe visible fat deposits around the midsection, which appear to spill over the waistband of pants or skirts, just as the top of a muffin spills over the edge of a muffin cup. Cosmetic treatment can help improve the appearance of muffin top.
Cosmetic Treatment Options for Muffin Top
Determing the best treatment option for muffin top depends on how the muffin top initially developed. For some patients, a muffin top is genetic or a natural part of the aging process. For others, a muffin top is the result slack skin after weight loss.
Treatment options include liposuction, body lift, or tummy tuck--or a combination of a lift or tuck with liposuction. A plastic surgeon would determine the best treatment option for the patient's specific situation.
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