Can fat be removed from under the muscle?

July 14, 2017
Asked By:teresah1977 in West Orange, NJ

My doctor told me that I have fat under my muscles in the abdominal area. I had liposuction of the fat above the muscle but I don't look like I lost a lot of weight because of this underlying fat. Is there any way this can be removed?

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July 18, 2017

Answer: How to get rid of fat under the muscle

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 18, 2017

Answer: How to get rid of fat under the muscle

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 16, 2017

Answer: Trunk fat; No

R. Brannon Claytor, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 16, 2017

Answer: Trunk fat; No

R. Brannon Claytor, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 27, 2017

Answer: Fat under the muscles

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July 16, 2017

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