A Look At Abdominal Liposuction
By Dave Lavinsky

Abdominal liposuction refers to liposuction, or lipoplasty,
that is performed on the torso area. Most candidates for this
procedure have attempted a diet and exercise routine but are
unable to achieve their goal of a flatter stomach. It is very
common that fat deposits in the abdominal area are difficult to
diminish, especially in women after childbirth. The abdominal
area is generally one of the best areas of the body for this
type of cosmetic surgery. However, as with most cosmetic
surgeries, abdominal liposuction is generally not considered
medically necessary and risk factors should be considered. 

Many abdominal liposuction surgeries are performed using the
tumescent technique. This method involves injecting a solution
of local anesthetics into area to be treated. The fluids help
the area to swell, leaving an opening where the liposuction tube
can be easily inserted and navigated. With this technique the
risks of blood loss and general anesthesia are eliminated and
recovery time may well be reduced. Many doctors claim that
recipients of the tumescent method can often return to work in
as little as three days. 

Many factors are taken into consideration when a patient
requests abdominal liposuction. In the case of women who have
given birth, pregnancy often leaves pouches of fat in the
abdominal area that are seemingly resistant to diet and
exercise. According to physicians, most women who have this type
of liposuction performed are happy with the results and very few
require an additional tummy-tuck. Abdominal liposuctions are
also very effective in eliminating the bulge associated with
C-sections and hysterectomies. 

Another factor to consider is the location of the body fat.
Physicians refer to the two types of abdominal fat as
superficial and deep. Superficial body fat is the fat that
exists between the muscle tissue and the surface skin. Deep (or
intestinal) fat resides below the muscle tissue and is actually
located on the intestines. While liposuction can effectively
remove fat that is superficial, it is not possible to remove
intestinal body fat with this method. This type of fat can only
be removed by diet and exercise – no surgical procedure is safe
or available to remove deep fat. The good news for patients is
that most people have much more superficial fat than deep fat,
thereby greatly increasing the success rate for abdominal
liposuction. 

Some factors that influence results include prior obesity,
gender, and age. In the case of recent obesity and weight loss,
the fat is very fibrous and is very difficult to remove. Those
over the age of 60 tend to have more elastic, less firm skin,
thereby making liposuction difficult, and may not achieve the
desired outcome. Since women tend to have less fibrous fat
pockets than men, abdominal liposuction is usually easier to
perform on women. The key to obtaining desired results and
feeling satisfied with the surgery is to be comfortable and
knowledgable about all aspects of the procedure.

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