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Types of body fat and importance
There are 2 types of fat in the body
INTRA-ABDOMINAL FAT aka VISCERAL FAT
Visceral fat lies inside the abdomen, in between the organs.
This fat cannot be removed by liposuction. Only weight loss procedures can target this fat.
Reduction of this fat is better for overall health and must be the overall long-term focus of anyone trying to achieve ideal body weight.
This fat responds better to weight loss methods including dieting.
PERIPHERAL FAT aka SUB-CUTANEOUS FAT
Present just under the skin, all over the body.
Can be treated with liposuction
Sometimes is stubborn and unresponsive to diet and exercise.
Ex.love handles, side rolls.
Weight loss VS body contouring
- Weight loss is for patients who want a healthier life and want to reach their ideal body weight. Ex.1,2 pictures. Weight loss treatments can be surgical or non surgical. Weight loss procedures result in decrease of both intra-abdominal and extra abdominal fat.
- Body contouring or liposuction is a procedure for persons closer to their ideal weight but desiring correction of stubborn areas not responding to corrective measures like exercises. Ex.3,4 pictures.
- Slim down liposuction is a concept that integrates both these concepts. Patients who seek slim down lipo may be further away from their ideal body weight, but the liposuction helps them move closer to their goal and encourages them to take a step towards a healthier body.
Weight loss treatments
- Both internal fat and external fat (intra-abdominal and subcutaneous fat) decrease with these procedures.
- Weight loss procedures can be broadly divided into Surgical and Non Surgical
Surgical options are:
- Â Bariatric surgery – removal of part of the stomach or intestines.
- Â Endoscopic gastric balloon placement.
Non surgical options:
- weight loss pills.
- weight control injections.
Body contouring treatments
Non Surgical
- Cryo therapy
- Fat dissolving injections
- Ultrasound devices
- Lasers
- Other energy based devices
Surgical
- Liposuction
- Abdominoplasty / tummy tuck
- Arm lift
- Thigh lift
- Arm lift
- Mastopexy/ breast surgery
- Double chin correction
- Butt lift
Advantages and disadvantages
Non surgical procedures
- Non surgical procedures are usually associated with unpredictable results.
- These procedures often result in fibrosis/ scarring of the area treated, meaning that later on surgical correction becomes difficult.
- Multiple sessions may be required, so recurring costs must be taken into account.
- Best to use when minor corrections are required, limited to a small area.
Surgical procedures
- More predictable results.
- Larger areas can be treated in a single procedure.
- Must be performed by trained surgeons.
- Will need some form of anaesthesia.
- Overall cost effective and problem specific.
Redefine Your Shape with Body Contouring
Body Contouring
Body contouring targets stubborn fat and loose skin, offering tailored solutions like liposuction or skin tightening for a smoother, sculpted, and confident silhouette.
