Liposuction for Reducing Midsection Fat?

Fat that you can pinch is often amenable to liposuction, provided the skin is not too loose. Fat inside the abdomen is not. Looseness in the fascia, the tight layer below the skin, is also often a factor. This is usually not fixed until women have had their children. An examination by a board certified plastic surgeon will quickly sort out which is which. They can also talk to you about your special anesthetic and wound healing needs, and optimizing your medical conditions.... more

Hi. Liposuction works only if the fat is under the skin (not under the muscle).  So you need a good examination.

If you are shaped more like an "apple" than a pear, you likely store your excess fat in your middle area rather than the hips and thighs. So long as the fat is subcutaneous (beneath the skin but not inside the abdomen, surrounding the organs), you may be a candidate for liposuction to debulk this area. A diagnosis of polycystic ovarian disease (PCOS) may or may not be related to your fat deposition. Be sure to consult your OB-GYN about your interest in liposuction and to... more