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What is Localized Fat?

asked 1 year ago by creampie in East Orange NJ
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
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is this fat any different from other body fat?

2 answers to What is Localized Fat?

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Localized Fat Deposits

Plastic surgeons differentiate LOCALIZED fat deposits from GENERALIZED fat deposits which are seen in obesity. While localized pockets of fat usually respond favorably to liposuction the generalized distribution of fat seen in obesity is not amenable for liposuction correction.
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Localized fat

Typical localized fat depots are in the neck under the chin, the lower belly and the outer thighs in women, and the love handles in men. They tend to be stubborn to exercise and diet regimens. They may respond biochemically different than other fat areas in the body to insulin's effect and may be meant for a reservoir in humans in case of starvation episodes. these areas respond nicely to liposuction normally.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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