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Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos. I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
Beer bellies are generally the result of an excess of fat that surrounds the organs (visceral). Unfortunately, liposuction cannot target this as it can only treat fat that lies just below the skin (subcutaneous) and is "pinchable". Only a healthy diet and exercise regimen can get rid of visceral fat. However, if you have a large stomach that has "pinchable" fat, then a tummy tuck may be better to achieve your desired contour. This will remove excess skin as well.
I really does depend on how much belly and how much beer!!!! True “beer belly” goes deeper than skin (not to mention lifestyle!!) and cannot be reduced by Lipo..You really need a consult with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who can push and pull on your belly and see if it truly would make a difference..Most men do get a great result in the “spare tire” area but it really depends on the underlying cause…
Liposuction can only address the subcutaneous fat, or the fat layers immediately below your skin. Intraabdominal fat, or the fat surrounding the internal organs, can only be decreased with weight loss. Typically, we refer to "beer bellies" as the round firm intraabdominal fat that some overweight people carry - and that is not treated with liposuction.
If after consulting with a plastic surgeon it is determined that you have some fat that is amenable to liposuction, then focus on choosing the right surgeon. It is a very confusing situation now with so many competing claims about laser lipo (smart lipo, slim lipo, etc), ultrasound lipo (VASER), water jet lipo, and so forth, that it is a challenge to make a truly informed decision. Just keep in mind that liposuction is surgery and excellent resullts can be achieved with any technology by the right surgeon.