Getting rid of fat above and bellow the belly button?

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.

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A: Getting rid of belly fat

Richard P. Rand, MD

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.  

A: Body Contouring Surgery may be right for you

Sam Jejurikar, MD

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,... more

A: Abdominoplasty vs Liposuction

Farbod Esmailian, MD

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.

A: Liposuciton could be a possibility

Francisco Canales, MD

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... more

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