I am 5"9.5" tall and 177 lbs.BMI IS 26.4.I am athletic. I cycle and love to workout.I try to eat right, but hey,I love to cook I have toned legs, and arms,I have no chest or rear. I am all pot belly with some small love handles.I have had this pot belly since I was a child.Both parents built the same way.I have a consult set for Smart Lipo, but I have friends telling me that I am not going to be a candidate because I am "too thin.I have just always hid my belly. Do you think I am wasting my time?
Answer: Hard without pictures, could be excellent candidate The ideal candidate for liposuction has a relatively small amount of excess fat and skin and skin that has excellent elasticity and will retract once the fat is removed. It seems as if from your description of your age and build that would be your scenario. Of course it is impossible to tell without an in person physical exam. Please make sure that you are visiting a board certified plastic surgeon when considering your options as this will ensure your safety and optimal results.
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Answer: Hard without pictures, could be excellent candidate The ideal candidate for liposuction has a relatively small amount of excess fat and skin and skin that has excellent elasticity and will retract once the fat is removed. It seems as if from your description of your age and build that would be your scenario. Of course it is impossible to tell without an in person physical exam. Please make sure that you are visiting a board certified plastic surgeon when considering your options as this will ensure your safety and optimal results.
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February 13, 2022
Answer: Liposuction - maybe - of the love handles and pot belly Hello. From the query, you are athletic with an interest in cycling and working out, and you have a BMI of 26; it is clear that you are in a very healthy range. You also stated that you had the pot belly since you were a child. The presence of a 'pot belly' or lower abdominal fullness could be due to several factors - excess skin, weakness of the lower abdominal wall, or a little bit of excess fat. It is hard to answer this question without photos or consultation, but one easy way to see if this is due to fat would be to see if you could 'pinch' some fat between your fingers. It is helpful to place a finger in the belly button itself and feel where the abdominal wall is located. The base should be at the level of the abdominal wall. Then you could take your second hand and push down on the region just above the hairline at the pubis until you can feel the muscle wall below the skin. Then try to see how much fat you can squeeze together between your finger in the belly button and your hand just above the pubic region. If there is more than 2 cm, then maybe you have enough for liposuction. This gives you some idea of the amount of fat. From what you have written, it may be that there is very little fat, but going to see a board-certified plastic surgeon would be very helpful. All the best! Respectfully, Jules A Feledy, Jr, MD American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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February 13, 2022
Answer: Liposuction - maybe - of the love handles and pot belly Hello. From the query, you are athletic with an interest in cycling and working out, and you have a BMI of 26; it is clear that you are in a very healthy range. You also stated that you had the pot belly since you were a child. The presence of a 'pot belly' or lower abdominal fullness could be due to several factors - excess skin, weakness of the lower abdominal wall, or a little bit of excess fat. It is hard to answer this question without photos or consultation, but one easy way to see if this is due to fat would be to see if you could 'pinch' some fat between your fingers. It is helpful to place a finger in the belly button itself and feel where the abdominal wall is located. The base should be at the level of the abdominal wall. Then you could take your second hand and push down on the region just above the hairline at the pubis until you can feel the muscle wall below the skin. Then try to see how much fat you can squeeze together between your finger in the belly button and your hand just above the pubic region. If there is more than 2 cm, then maybe you have enough for liposuction. This gives you some idea of the amount of fat. From what you have written, it may be that there is very little fat, but going to see a board-certified plastic surgeon would be very helpful. All the best! Respectfully, Jules A Feledy, Jr, MD American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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February 11, 2022
Answer: Liposuction candidate Dear Good242609,
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February 11, 2022
Answer: Liposuction candidate Dear Good242609,
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February 10, 2022
Answer: Are you a lipo candidate? It's not about numbers. Post a photo of your pot belly and I'll give you an accurate assessment. I've seen many different bellies with a BMI of 26 with toned arms and legs and not all of them were good lipo candidates. Next step would be a consult, virtual or live, to see if lipo would be good for your goals.
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February 10, 2022
Answer: Are you a lipo candidate? It's not about numbers. Post a photo of your pot belly and I'll give you an accurate assessment. I've seen many different bellies with a BMI of 26 with toned arms and legs and not all of them were good lipo candidates. Next step would be a consult, virtual or live, to see if lipo would be good for your goals.
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May 17, 2022
Answer: Pot belly When assessing the abdomen, there are several factors to consider. The abdomen is a combination of subcutaneous fat between the skin and muscle (pinchable), and visceral fat which is below the muscle layer (mixed with your organs). Liposuction can only be done to reduce the subcutaneous fat. There is also the issues of abdominal muscle integrity (how much is the muscle been stretched or even separated from pregnancies or significant weight gain). This is when someone needs a tummy tuck for optimal results. The term "pot belly" makes me suspicious about the amount of visceral fat that is contributing to your issue. This is why a consult including exam by a physician is critical to your assessment and best option.
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May 17, 2022
Answer: Pot belly When assessing the abdomen, there are several factors to consider. The abdomen is a combination of subcutaneous fat between the skin and muscle (pinchable), and visceral fat which is below the muscle layer (mixed with your organs). Liposuction can only be done to reduce the subcutaneous fat. There is also the issues of abdominal muscle integrity (how much is the muscle been stretched or even separated from pregnancies or significant weight gain). This is when someone needs a tummy tuck for optimal results. The term "pot belly" makes me suspicious about the amount of visceral fat that is contributing to your issue. This is why a consult including exam by a physician is critical to your assessment and best option.
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