Underweight with lower belly fat - should I get liposuction? (Photo)

Question

I'm 24 years old, 5'0", 88lbs - but have a round protruding belly. I've never had kids, but looking through toddler photos of me, I've always had this fat lower belly. I recently went from 110lbs down to 88lbs in the last year, by eating clean and exercising moderately 2-4 times a week. Should I keep trying to get a flat belly through exercise + diet, or get liposuction to remove it, since I'm underweight? Concerned that I'll have to be 80lbs before I lose it.

Keith Hodge, MD · Answer

Some people like you have areas of fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise. I think you would be a good candidate for Smartlipo in the office under local anesthesia. Best of luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Body contouring/liposuction has evolved over the past years and is not just about fat reduction but more so about sculpting and defining.  In patients who have smaller problem areas, you want an energy based device to help melt fat and tighten skin. as well, it helps to define and shape the musculature.  This type of liposuction requires a specialized body contouring specialist who is trained in 4D hi definition procedures and can do fat removal with both deep and superficial liposculpture.  Please see an expert for sculpting and defining procedures, whos practice is dedicated to these types of surgeries.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Joel Patrick Maier, MD · Answer

You are a great candidate for liposuction. You have good overlying skin tone with a well circumscribed pocket. Another consideration is Coolsculpting, but the results will be much less dramatic. Thanks for sharing.

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for submitting your question.  Ideal Liposuction are healthy and have areas that are difficult to get rid of with exercise. .  You are a good candidate for the surgery.   Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.  Best Wishes.

Nagi T. Ayoub, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question and the picture.Looking at you picture and reading your story, I think liposuction is one option for you.  It is a good option if you are considering an invasive procedure.  Liposuction is best when it is addressing and sculpting a definitive and isolated stubborn area like yours.Another option for you is Coolsculpt.  It is a non invasive option for minimal pinchable fat.  It freezes the fat and your body clears it.  I encourage you to see a Board Certifyed Plastic Surgeon in your area to get a good exam and discuss these options in person.Best Regards.Nagi T Ayoub MD, FACS

Farah Naz Khan, MD · Answer

Based on your photo, you appear to be a reasonable candidate for liposuction because you have a stubborn fat pocket that hasn't resolved through diet and exercise. Make sure you are at a healthy weight (and not underweight) prior to surgery so you heal adequately. Best to see a board certified plastic surgeon who takes the time to properly examine and evaluate you and recommend the best treatment options for you!

Angela Champion, MD · Answer

The best candidate for liposuction is one who is in shape and lives a healthy lifestyle but has a resistant area that does not improve with diet and exercise.  It is not uncommon to have little pockets of fat that just won't go away no matter what you do.  From what you wrote, you appear to be a good candidate and likely to have a very nice result.  Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn your best options. ac

Francesco Campanile, MD · Answer

It’s not uncommon
for individuals who eat healthily and exercise regularly to nonetheless have
stubborn pockets of fat. This may just be how your body stores fat. You’d
likely see excellent results from liposuction, which can remove the isolated
area of fat in your abdomen and give you a flat, sleek contour. Your best
option is to seek an in-person consultation with a board certified plastic
surgeon, who can evaluate your overall health and give you a sense of what to
expect. You may not be a candidate for a tummy tuck, as you don’t appear to
have excess abdominal skin and you’re also young. Tummy tucks are best pursued
when a woman is done having children.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on the information liposuction can give optimal results, if you have good skin. Pl consult board certified PS for evaluation.

Gary W. Cox, MD · Answer

Please consider consulting with a general internal medicine doctor and make sure you are on a good path with your overall health and your diet and exercise plan is appropriate.

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