Whether you call it love handles or a muffin top, it's still fat. Fat that sometimes gets in the way of achieving that slender waistline you've always wanted. You've tried dieting and exercising, but you continue to sport a little pot belly. For some, the answer is to live with it. For others, the answer is abdominal liposuction. The following is a brief overview of what abdominal liposuction involves and how and how it can't help.

How Abdominal Liposuction Can Help

Genetics determine how and where we store fat on our bodies. Some people are lucky and have an even distribution of fat. Other folks, however, are not so lucky and carry more fat in areas of their bodies-including the abdomen. When it is part of your genetic blueprint to store fat in a certain area of your body, this can make eliminating the fat quite difficult-even when the rest of your body is already fit and trim. This is why some people choose to undergo abdominal liposuction-so they can eliminate excess belly fat and gain a more symmetrical appearance in comparison to the rest of their body.

Benefits

Abdominal liposuction has several benefits. The most obvious is a flatter tummy. In addition to this, it can help give you a boost of confidence when it comes to your appearance. Many people find they can wear clothes they felt they didn't look good in before the procedure. Others report an increase in motivation when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, as they want to maintain their new figure. The procedure can also help eliminate any negative images you may have of yourself as a result of your flabby belly.

What the Procedure Involves

The skin in the abdominal region is numbed with a local anesthetic. A very small incision is then made in the abdominal region. It is through this incision that a tiny tube gets inserted. This tube is used to help separate the fat from surrounding tissues. A small vacuum is then inserted and the fat is suctioned out. There are several lipo techniques that can be used to perform your procedure. Your surgeon should discuss which technique he recommends for your particular case.

What You Can Expect Long Term

Abdominal liposuction has the ability to permanently remove fat cells from your abdominal region. This means your body will not be able to store fat in the area. However, there is no guarantee that each and every fat cell has been removed from your abdomen. So if you do gain a lot of weight in the future, fat can accumulate in the fat cells that remain and give your belly a bumpy appearance. This is why it's important to maintain a healthy life through routine exercise and diet after the procedure.