After tummy tuck, can the visceral fat be lost after the procedure over time?

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If you were told by a plastic surgeon that you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck but would still have some visceral fat (some fullness) in your upper stomach...My question is is I go forward and still get it done can the visceral fat be lost after the procedure over time. Since diet and exercise will get rid of it anyway.. will it affect your results since its a little fullness..Please help with this question..

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Lake4025,Your plastic surgeon is correct. A Tummy Tuck will not address visceral fat, that is fat located inside your abdominal wall surrounding your intestines. If you have a lot of visceral fat, it is important to keep this in mind before your tummy tuck because if you have the tummy tuck then lose more weight, your results won't be as good. Its a good idea to try and reach your goal weight before considering surgery to optimize your results.I hope this was helpful,Dr. Daniel BarrettPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryBeverly Hills, CA

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Visceral fat is the fat around your organs and is not impacted by a tummy tuck.  Weight loss in the form of diet and exercise will decrease visceral fat, so it is possible for you to lose it after surgery.  It is important to note though that significant weight loss after surgery can impact the quality of your results.  It is best to be at or near your goal weight prior to your tummy tuck.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

You can lose visceral fat with diet and exercise after a tummy tuck. Ideally to get the best long term cosmetic result and to diminish the risk of potential complications, the weight should be lost preoperatively  and be down to within 10 pounds of the ultimate goal.Robert Singer, MD  FACSLa Jolla, California

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Yes, it is possible to lose some “visceral fat” ( if you drop weight) after tummy tuck surgery. However, it will be in your best interests ( when it comes to achieving the best aesthetic outcome possible) to achieve your long-term stable weight PRIOR  to proceeding with tummy tuck surgery. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Visceral fat can be lost after the tummy tuck.   If there is a substantial amount, weight loss prior to the tummy tuck is probably prudent.  I
would search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel is
most likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds of
these procedures each year. I would look at patient reviews as well as
before and after photos on that surgeon's website.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

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