5'3, 130lbs, what is this roll called & can it be liposuctioned? (Photo)

Question

Can this be liposuctioned? It's above my belly button, so I wouldn't say stomach. What is this called?

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEPOBRAS · Answer

From the photo, this appears to be an upper abdominal roll, sometimes described as upper abdominal fullness or an epigastric/upper belly fold. It can come from a combination of subcutaneous fat, skin laxity, posture, and how the bra or waistband compresses the area.

Liposuction can help if the roll is mainly pinchable fat and your skin has good elasticity. If the main issue is loose skin, a skin fold, muscle separation, or posture-related folding, liposuction alone may give only limited improvement and could even make looseness more noticeable. An in-person exam is the key step: your surgeon can pinch the area, assess skin quality, check the abdominal wall, and decide whether small-area liposuction, skin tightening, or no surgery is the better option.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding what this roll is called and if it can be liposuctioned. Your role in your picture is a roll of upper abdominal fat. Even though it is above your belly button, it is still considered the abdomen. To be clear, the stomach is on the inside; the stomach is where your food is digested and at the end of the esophagus. It connects the esophagus to your small intestine. However, the stomach is on the inside, and the abdomen is on the inside and extends from just underneath your breath to your pubic regions and both hips. Therefore this is still considered your abdomen. This area can be liposuctioned, which is the treatment I would recommend for you. You appear to be young and somewhat slender. So therefore, I would assume that liposuction is the best option. If you have rolls of skin elsewhere significantly above the pubic region. You may do better with a tummy tuck. Therefore, I highly suggest you have liposuction in this area if it bothers you. Thank you for your question regarding what this roll is called and if it can be liposuctioned. 
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Moises Salama, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. It's hard to provide a proper evaluation with this picture. I suggest you upload pictures of your front, side and back (in either a bikini or undergarments) for a proper evaluation. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take Care, Moises Salama MD, board certified plastic surgeon

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Your upper abdomen can be liposuctioned to remove excess fat.  If there is excess skin in addition to fat you may be a better candidate for a tummy tuck.  I've included a video I hope you find helpful. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

That area is part of your upper abdomen and can be nicely treated with liposuction to remove excess fat.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I don’t know of a name of the skin role you are referring to, but it looks like it is in park being created by Tate clothing. In order to make a good assessment we really need to see quality pictures. It looks like you’re closing is tight and cutting into your skin creating the skinfold.Some individuals do have a skinfolds on their upper abdomen or lower part of the rib cage about 4 inches below their breast that can continue around to the side, and eventually be part of the back bra roll fold.It would be helpful to know if you’ve had previous cosmetic surgical procedures of your midsection.Best,Mats Hagstrom, MD

5'3, 130lbs, what is this roll called & can it be liposuctioned? (Photo)

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