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Getting Rid of Fat Above and Bellow the Belly Button?

asked 2 years ago by amber1985 in bunker hill wv
Latest answer by Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Question viewed 1,804 times
Tags: belly button, exercise, fat reduction

I have a lot of extra fat below my belly button and a little above it how can I get rid of it? I have tried walking and exercising and it just doesn't seem to work.

4 answers to Getting Rid of Fat Above and Bellow the Belly Button?

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Getting rid of belly fat

A picture would be so valuable here!  However, if you have great skin and muscle tone, liposuction would be possible.  If your skin is lax and loose, a tummy tuck would be the best.  Visit with the best plastic surgeons in your area to find out more about these options.  
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Body Contouring Surgery may be right for you

Hi Amber, Not knowing your height and weight, as well as whether or not you've had children handicaps my ability to answer this question precisely. That being said, liposuction is an excellent option for removing fat. If you don't have significant stretch marks or a history of massive weight loss, your skin may have enough elasticity to allow for a really nice postoperative appearance. If you have a lot of stretch marks and a bulge of your tummy, this may indicate that you need a... more
Sam Jejurikar, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty vs Liposuction

You may be a good candidate for a tummy tuck or abdominal liposuction.  It all depends on how much of loose skin you have.  It also is important for us to know your height and weight to determine if liposuction would be a good option. Hope that helps you out.
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuciton could be a possibility

Hello We do not know your height and weight, which would be helpful. Another consideration is whether you have had children and the condition of your abdominal wall muscles. In general, if you only have a problem area around your umbilicus and below, liposuction may be a surgical consideration for you. It sounds like you have tried by exercise and diet already. Look for a board certified plastic surgeon and see what your options are.
Francisco Canales, MD

Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon

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