How to smooth out belly and get rid of lower belly fat when you are not overweight?

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i have always struggled with lower belly fat. my body weight hasn't changed too much over the years and the only rime i liked my stomach was when i was in an unsustainable caloric deficit. i have had multiple ultrasonic cavitations from age 18-20(now 23) and had 2 cool sculpting sessions. the second session , the provider used a different size than the first session and i feel like it made my stomach look even weirder. please tell me what i can do to even out my stomach fat because.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You are a good candidate for liposuction. This can help achieve a flat stomach and improve the contour.

Julia Stevenson, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions! You are an ideal candidate for liposuction of the abdomen. Liposuction is for the stubborn areas that do not change even with a healthy lifestyle and diet. With liposuctioning, better contouring of the abdomen and flanks can be done for improved appearance. The noninvasive methods for fat reduction aren't necessarily consistent for everyone.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear juliaguy,

it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from liposuction.  If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Go to a true expert in body contouring who can provide a smooth and lean result for your abdomen. External devices will not ever do that and those that promote it are not to be trusted.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

You would do great with a micro liposculpting of the full abdomen and sides under local. Be sure to get bodytite/quantum and morpheus at the same time for skin tightening and smoothness.  It is easy to undergo and makes such a dramatic improvement.

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry!  Liposuction of the abdomen is always an option.  But there are other options to consider depending on the laxity of the skin and the amount of fat you would want removed.  We would love to sit down with you to discuss your concerns.  Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your options.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You need to be examined in person to see how thick your fat is as your photographs do not show much and you cannot tell the depth of the fat. You may benefit from liposuction or a mini tummy tuck or a combination of the two.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

You have a nice tummy with some localized fat. It seems like the non-surgical approach is not working and losing weight might not be an option for you. This makes the answer pretty obvious. Lipo is actually your best option moving forward.

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

As a practicing surgeon there is no doubt that I prefer to correct mild lipodystrophy like yours by means of liposuction. In the hands of an experienced board certified plastic surgeon you should have much better result than with non invasive procedures. Hope this helps.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

The other procedures did not remove any fat, nor can they. Liposuction can actually remove excess fat and would work nicely for you. You could also get some muscle tightening with nonsurgical EMSculpt.

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How to smooth out belly and get rid of lower belly fat when you are not overweight?

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