I am considering liposuction. What kind of fat do I have? (Photo)

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I am considering Liposuction. It would be great to get an initial opinion on what kind of (belly) fat I have, visceral fat and/or subcutaneous fat?. I have included 6 pictures with respective captions. Edited to add: Also, the stomach size increases substantially immediately almost disproportionately after I eat a big meal. It is not bloating but rather more like sagging from the large meal. If I don't eat a large meal, stomach size is smaller.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear richardrogers,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos it appears you have both subcutaneous fat and visceral fat.  The visceral fat appears to be what is predominantly responsible for the contour of your abdomen.  This is not able to be addressed with liposuction, but rather through weight loss.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on your pictures you appear to be a good candidate for abdomen, laterals and love handle liposuction to improve your body contour, also, I suggest you gynecomastia correction with chest liposuction.

Erik Miles, MD, FACS · Answer

It appears that you have a significant amount of visceral fat. This fat is in your abdomen around your organs and cannot be suctioned with liposuction techniques. The only way to address that his with weight loss. You might get some improvement with liposuction on the flanks, however the abdomen will not be flat after liposuction. Best wishes.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

An examination is needed to be certain, but you probably have internal and external fat. If you eat and your abdomen swells, you may also have some food allergies that cause your colon to swell.

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