Is There a Health Benefit of Fat Removal in Tummy Tuck Similar To Losing Belly Fat The Traditional Way?

Recent studies indicate that there may be health benefits to an Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck.  This procedure does remove a large amount of subcutaneous fat from the body.  However, the decision to get an Abdominoplasty should still be the desire to improve body contour.  Traditional weight loss will have the same or more benefits of a tummy tuck.  Before surgery strive to get your BMI below 30 for the best result.

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All available research indicates that reduction of fat can reduce insulin resistance and the risks of diabetes (type 2), but only reduction of visceral fat- the fat that we collect internally around our organs.

The subcutaneous fat (fat between the skin and our muscle layer) has not been shown to be related to these health risks- and therefore, removal through liposuction and/or tummy tuck surgery has not been found to be beneficial in improving one's health or future risks of health complications.

On the other hand, there can be no doubt that when you are pleasedwith how you look, you are more confident and secure, and I think most women do realize a healthy improvement in self esteem and energy when they are happy with how they look.

Like natural weight loss, a tummy tuck can provide a number of medical benefits. But a tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure, not a weight loss procedure, and the benefits are not the same. Since the abdominal wall and muscles are repaired during a tummy tuck, the procedure can be used to treat ventral hernias and prevent future ones from occurring. Additionally, a tummy tuck can potentially improve posture by tightening weakened abdominal muscles. A tummy tuck can also improve the contour of the waist if performed with the Scarpa fascia technique.