Can liposuction remove visceral fat, deep abdomen fat? (photo)

The simple answer is "no."  The visceral fat is within the abdominal cavity, below the muscles and not accessible to liposuction.  Liposuction treated the subcutaneous fat below the skin but above the muscle.  The only way to reduce the internal fat is with a disciplined diet and exercise.As you noted, the internal fat represents a higher risk of heart disease and it's in your best interest to work with a nutritionist and trainer on a program that will ensure your success in addressing the problem.  Good luck!In good health,Ellen Mahony, MD

Unfortunately liposuction will not get rid of your fat, I would recommend you lose the weight by dieting before considering surgery.

Hi. Visceral fat or intra-abdominal fatty tissue cannot be removed by liposuction.  Genetics plays a role in where your body stores this extra fatty tissue, and you specifically store a lot of extra fatty tissue inside the abdomen below the abdominal musculature.  Healthy dieting and exercise will help reduce that fatty tissue as you lose overall body weight, and abdominal tightening exercises can help strengthen the abdominal muscles to help hold back the fatty tissue.  But the fatty tissue itself must be reduced for that to be effective.  A dietitian and a personal trainer may be helpful in that process.  Good luck can take care,Dr. Howell