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Intra-abdominal Fat Removal Via Lipo?

asked 10 months ago by saxplayer in Parlin, NJ
Latest answer by Douglas L. Gervais, MD
Question viewed 399 times
Tags: stomach, chronic fatigue syndrome, love handles

I have a combination of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and an oxygen absorption deficit that make aerobic exercise virtually impossible to maintain. My body shape is "apple," with some sub-cutaneous fat (love handles, 'man boobs'). A lot of the fat, though, is beneath the abdominal wall. For health reasons, I'd like to get to a more normal weight (say, 210 rather than 250). That said, can lipo safely remove fat around the internal organs?

14 answers to Intra-abdominal Fat Removal Via Lipo?

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Intra-Abdominal Liposuction? No!

You cannot remove intra-abdominal fat with liposuction. The only way to do this is through diet and exercise. Good luck.
Douglas L. Gervais, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Intra-abdominal fat removed by liposuction?

You can not remove intra-abdominal fat from around your internal organs either by liposuction or direct excision. Only diet and exercise can help this.
Robert M. Grenley, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.seattleplasticsurgery.com

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Liposuction is not used to remove intra-abdominal fat

It would be nice to even have your intra-abdominal fat removed by liposuction rather than solely by weight loss? Unfortunately, that is not a option for numerous reasons. Liposuction is used to remove fat outside of the abdominal cavity, between the deep muscles and the overlying skin. It is also best and most prudently used for localized contouring and not as a wieght loss procedure. You need to lose weight by a combination of a strict diet and exercise to tolerance. Good luck! more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Lipo for fat below skin only!!

Sorry, Lipo is not your answer. Diet, exercise and hormonal replacement is your answer. All the best, Dr. Lille
Sean T. Lille, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction and internal organs

Liposuction is not used to treat intra-abdominal fat. The only way to treat this is by diet and exercise.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Intra-abdominal fat removal

Unfortunately there is no surgical operation to remove the intra-abdominal fat. There is only one way to get rid of that fat, and that is wth diet and exercise. If you are having a difficult time loosing weight, I believe the best program, with the highest success rate and also the healthiest way to loose weight is The Eat to Live program , by Dr. Joel Furhman, M.D.. You can find it on Amazon.com.
Robert M. Jensen, MD

Medford Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction cannot remove intra abdominal fat

Liposuction removes the fat between the abdominal muscles and skin but not intra-abdominal fat, that would have to be reduced by diet and exercise. Best of luck!
Dana Khuthaila, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.drkhuthaila.com

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Intra-abdominal Fat Removal Via Lipo?

Dear saxplayer, Liposuction can only remove fat under the skin. It cannot remove intraabdominal fat around the internal organs. The only way to reduce this visceral fat is by losing weight (ie. diet and exercise). Warmest wishes, Larry Fan, MD
Larry Fan, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction

No, Lipo will never ever remove intraabdominal fat-given your medical history you should also be evaluated whether you are a good candidate for future surgeries under anesthesia.
Edward J. Bednar, MD

Charlotte Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction does not remove intra-abdominal fat

Liposuction does not remove intra-abdominal fat. It is good for removal of subcutaneous fat only. The best way to reduce intra-abdominal fat is dieting and exercise.
James Tang, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Intra-abdominal fat cannot be removed with liposuction

Liposuction does not remove intra-abdominal fat. Consider increasing your activity by 5% per week (in terms of time) until you are exercising 60 minutes per day, 5-6 days a week. You'll lose the weight for free !
Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
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No intra-abdominal fat can be removed with liposuction

Liposuction is strictly restricted to fat under the skin. Intra-abdominal fat can only be removed by diet and exercise.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Intra-abdominal Fat Removal Via Lipo?

Sorry NO liposuction is not and can not be used for intra abdominal fat removal on the intestines. Where did you hear about that?
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction only removes superficial fat

Liposuction will not address the intra-abdominal (visceral) fat that is deep around the organs. That type of fat will need to be reduced with overall weight loss through diet and exercise. A board certified plastic surgeon can examine you to determine where the majority of your fat lies. Liposuction will only remove the fat which is superficial, just beneath the level of the skin. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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