Are there any centers in the US that remove visceral (intra abdominal) fat for abdominal pain and metabolic issues?

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Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

I'm unaware of any clinics that specifically remove visceral fat. Diet and exercise, or bariatric procedures, need to weight loss and will decrease the size of visceral fat. I would consider speak with your primary care doctor regarding your best options. You may consider a consultation with a bariatric surgeon.

N. Bill Aydin, MD · Answer

Hi, Thank you for your post. I am not aware of any places doing this kind of procedure. It sounds like a bariatric specialist would be the best option for you. With the appropriate diet and exercise visceral fat usually improves.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure, rather it is for sculpting and defining and removing problem areas that cannot be removed with weight loss and diet / exercise alone. For best results, it is recommended to be at your ideal or stable weight before getting a sculpting liposuction procedure.  With skin laxity, a tummy tuck or lifting procedure could be performed at the same time. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a bariatric doctor or dietitian. Best, Dr. Emer

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

Intra-abdominal fat is never removed for cosmetic/aesthetic purposes. This can only be lost through diet and exercise (barring some pathological reason necessitating laparotomy).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

John S. Alspaugh, MD, FACS · Answer

I am not aware of any centers doing this procedure. The risk of complications make it an unattractive option. Weight loss with or without surgery is the safer way of improving this situation.

Are there any centers in the US that remove visceral (intra abdominal) fat for abdominal pain and metabolic issues?

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Answer: Visceral fat

Answer: Visceral fat

Answer: Removal of intra-abdominal fat

Answer: Removal of intra-abdominal fat

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Are there any centers in the US that remove visceral (intra abdominal) fat for abdominal pain and metabolic issues?

Answers (8)

Answer: Visceral fat

Answer: Visceral fat

Answer: Removal of intra-abdominal fat

Answer: Removal of intra-abdominal fat

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