Can visceral fat be removed through liposuction? Let’s find out the difference between abdominal fat and
Some people are told during a health checkup that they have a lot of visceral fat, or their stomach is firmly forward and they are considering abdominal liposuction. This is the most confusing part. The question is whether visceral fat can be removed through liposuction.
To conclude, visceral fat cannot be removed through liposuction. Liposuction is a surgery that reduces the subcutaneous fat just below the skin and straightens the body lines, and visceral fat is located deep around the abdominal organs.do.
So, if you are considering liposuction, you must first understand the location and purpose of the two fats. Not all belly fat is the same, and cases where liposuction is helpful and cases where lifestyle management comes first are completely different.
Can visceral fat be removed through liposuction?
Visceral fat is fat that accumulates between and around organs.
Because it is not fat located directly under the skin, it is not subject to liposuction, which involves suctioning it out with a cannula.
** Cannula: A medical tube inserted into the body to inject drugs into the body or remove blood and body fluids.
thus If the reason your stomach appears is because you have a large proportion of visceral fat, it is difficult to expect a flat stomach through abdominal liposuction alone. In this case, diet, exercise, and metabolic health management may come first.
The locations of visceral fat and subcutaneous fat are different.
The most important criterion when understanding abdominal fat is its location. The direction of approach varies depending on whether the fat can be grasped with the hand or felt pushed out from inside the stomach.
| division | location | feel | management direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| subcutaneous fat | just under the skin | Caught gently by hand | Abdominal liposuction, lipolysis injection, weight management |
| Visceral fat | around abdominal organs | My stomach feels hard | Dietary habits, aerobic exercise, metabolic health management |
Subcutaneous fat is classified as fat under the skin that can be grasped with the hand, and visceral fat is classified as deep fat around abdominal organs.do. Because of this difference, visceral fat surgery and liposuction cannot be considered methods for the same purpose.
Why it is difficult to judge the surgical target based on the shape of the pear alone
Not everyone who has a big belly is a candidate for abdominal liposuction.
A soft belly and a firm belly may have different causes, and sagging skin may also be seen after childbirth or weight changes.
A standard that can be easily seen at home is the fat layer that can be felt by hand.
If your lower abdomen or sides feel thick and folded over your pants, you may be suspicious of your subcutaneous fat percentage. On the other hand, if there is not much fat under the skin, but the stomach is round and firm and protrudes forward, visceral fat, abdominal distension, and muscle condition should also be examined.
| pear shape | most likely cause | Directions to check first |
|---|---|---|
| My lower abdomen feels soft. | Subcutaneous fat type | Check abdominal fat layer |
| The stomach comes forward firmly. | Possibility of visceral fat | Health checkup, daily life management |
| The skin looks more folded than the flesh | Sagging skin type | Elasticity and sagging evaluation |
| The sides and lower abdomen are held together. | Complex type | Line design consultation |
This table is not a self-diagnosis, but a standard to help you understand before consultation. In reality, you should also check the fat layer thickness, skin elasticity, abdominal muscle condition, and previous surgery history.
When abdominal liposuction may be helpful
Abdominal liposuction is not a method of removing visceral fat, but rather a surgery to reduce the subcutaneous fat of the abdomen that can be grasped by hand and straighten the lines. Therefore, it may be a more realistic option in cases where the fat layer under the skin is thick, such as in the lower abdomen, sides, or love handles.
- If your lower abdomen is folded or riding up over your pants
- If the sides and love handles are thick
- If you are concerned about your abdominal silhouette and the fit of your clothes rather than your weight
- When fat remains in certain areas even after exercise and diet
- When the proportion of subcutaneous fat is greater than visceral fat
Even if it all looks like belly fat on the outside, the actual cause may be different.
Taking these factors into consideration, Line Culture Clinic first checks the abdominal fat layer and skin condition through ultrasound, photo analysis, and pinch testing, and also examines how the lower abdomen, sides, and waist line are connected.
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Visceral fat management must be differentiated from liposuction.
Visceral fat is not fat that can be removed through liposuction. Visceral fat is located deep around organs and is highly related to metabolic health, so eating habits, aerobic exercise, weight management, and checking health checkup results are more important.
On the other hand, abdominal liposuction is a surgery to trim subcutaneous fat and abdominal lines. If you consider surgery without determining the reason for the tummy tuck, the expected changes and actual results may differ.
Line Culture Clinic first checks the abdominal fat layer and skin condition in a private space near Exit 3 of Apgujeong Station and then provides consultation on whether liposuction would be helpful. Please note that surgical effects, swelling, bruising, scarring, sensory changes, and recovery period may vary from person to person.