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Liposuction for Belly Roll

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Robert E. Zaworski, MD
Question viewed 7,022 times
Tags: stomach, female, banana roll

I hate my stomach roll! I'm wondering if liposuction is the right way to go to get rid of the fat.

14 answers to Liposuction for Belly Roll

Liposuction can Eliminate a Belly Roll if You are Not Obese or Generally Overweight

Liposuction is an excellent method to remove a belly roll, muffin top, or belly fat. However Liposuction works best on fat deposits on an otherwise fit person or someone who is not Obese or significantly overweight. If you are very overweight you must first loose weight. When you get close to your desired weight then Liposuction will be more effective at removing your belly roll or belly fat.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

A good liposuction candidate is one who has isolated fat...

A good liposuction candidate is one who has isolated fat deposits that are recalcitrant (resistant) to diet and exercise and is not tremendously overweight. Patients who have elastic skin and do not have a lot of skin sagging and redundancy are the best candidates.

Jennifer Walden, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

Is Liposuction THE solution for a "belly roll"

There is NO one universal solution to the dreaded Belly "Roll" / "Pooch" because they are caused by one or a varying combination of factors such as pregnancy, obesity, skin laxity and or resistant fat pockets. Your rolls are totally reversible if they are properly identified and the treatment is customized to your needs. For a pregnancy to proceed, the six pack (rectus) muscles MUST split and be pushed sideways - if this cannot happen the uterus cannot continue to grow... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction is for stubborn areas of fat. You should...

Liposuction is for stubborn areas of fat. You should otherwise be as close to your ideal bodyweight as possible before undergoing liposuction.

Barbara Jemec, MD
London Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction in abdominal area

Liposuction could be an option for you, depending upon your weight and the condition of your skin in the abdominal area. If you have had children, most likely you will need a tummy tuck ( abdominoplasty) to correct the problem. Liposuction is body contour surgery, and not weight reduction surgery. Discuss these options with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon ( ASPS) for an understanding of what to expect from surgery.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction for a belly roll

In general, liposuction is usually very successful for fat reduction particularly over abdominal region. New laser-assisted liposuction procedures offer the hope of some tightening of the skin as well. It's hard to tell what you would best benefit from without seeing you in person. Thus, I'd recommend you consult with a qualified plastic surgeon who can recommend a procedure or procedures based on your body type and your goals.

Deason Dunagan, MD
Huntsville Plastic Surgeon

Lipo removes fat but tightens nothing

So lipo might be a good choice as long as you would benefit by none of the tightening aspects of a tummy tuck or just don't want that much surgery. Go to a surgeon who offers both to get the full story. Best Regards.

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction of the abdomen

Liposuction is a great wya to get rid of small rolls of fat in select areas. The abdomen is a great area to have liposuction just as long as you do not need an abdominoplasty.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Belly Roll

If what you mean by belly roll is some excess skin and fat in the abdomen then a tummy tuck with or without liposuction is the procedure of choice. If on the other hand what you mean by belly roll are ROLLS of Fat and skin on the belly and around to the back then you need to loose weight or in extreme you might be a candidate for gastric bypass or lap band.

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Lipo

If you still have decent skin tone and don't already have loose skin Liposuction should work for you. We combine Power Assisted Tumescent Liposuction with Laser Liposuction and get superb results. This is all done under local anesthesia, outpatient.

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck or liposuction for a belly roll?

Excess fat and skin in the lower abdomen can be addressed by either liposuction or a tummy tuck. Liposuction will be fine IF you have good elasticity in the skin (minimal to no stretch marks and doesn't shake easily like a bowl of jelly), and if your muscles are strong. If the muscles are lax or if the skin elasticity is weaker than ideal, you will not like the result of liposuction and you need to consider a TT.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction for abdominal roll

If you have excess fatty tissue of your abdomen you may benefit from liposuction or a tummy tuck. If you have good skin tone, with little to no stretch marks then liposuction may be for you. However if you have loose, sagging skin with poor elasticity (stretch marks) then liposuction may not be very effective for you- a tummy tuck may be a better option as it can remove the skin entirely. A board certified plastic surgeon will be able to evaluate you and determine which procedure is... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction excellent for body contouring in ideal patients

Liposuction is an excellent way to achieve body contouring for patients. The ideal patient has mild to moderate excess fatty tissue with excellent skin elasticity. Many patients following childbirth may not be ideally suited to liposuction alone of the abdomen as they may have excess, lax skin with separation of the abdominal muscles.

Sanjay Grover MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction on belly roll

Liposuction (whether traditional liposuction or SmartLipo) should be used for isolated or stubborn areas and not as a generic weight loss technique. If you can honestly "yes" to the following questions, then I would suggest that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to see if you are a candidate: Have you made a determined effort to lose the stomach roll through exercise and diet? If you are average height, do you weigh less than 200 pounds? We... more