If I get a tummy tuck, will it help with my non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Some patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease see reduction in the amount of fat in their liver when they lose weight. A tummy tuck is not a weight loss procedure. Yes, there may be a few pounds of excess weight shed with this procedure, but it is a body contouring procedure.

If you are above your ideal weight, you can discuss the utility of weight loss in the treatment of your liver disease with your primary care provider. While a tummy tuck has several functional and aesthetic benefits associated with it, I would not list treatment of liver disease as one of them.

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A tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure designed to improve the look of the abdomen. It removes excess skin and fatty pockets in front of the abdominal wall. It will not improve your liver condition.

A tummy tuck is designed for aesthetic concerns. Therefore, it wouldn’t help with your non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.