Is Liposuction Good for a Beer Belly?

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2013
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I am now entering my 50s and my old suits no longer fit around the belly. I feel uncomfortable wearing them, but, being an executive, my image matters. Should I get a liposuction?

 I am now entering my 50s and my old suits no longer fit around the belly. I feel uncomfortable wearing them, but, being an executive, my image

matters. Should I get a liposuction?
Ageing and reduced physical activity usually turn a man’s proud six-pack into a “beer belly” whether they drink beer or not. The “muffin top” or “pot

belly” develops as the metabolism withers with age, leaving too many unused calories to turn a firm waistline into a tummy bulge.
While a beer belly can sabotage your self-confidence, what is more worrying is the impact it has on the health. Excess tummy fat is a risk factor not

only for heart disease and diabetes, but also for bone loss. Research has found that men with beer bellies are at greater risk of weak bones and

fractures compared to men with excess fat in the thighs and buttocks. So you’re right to consider doing something to get rid of the flabby abs.
Before you choose liposuction, though, consult a specialist to see what lies beneath the belly. Knowing what kind of fat it is helps determine the right

treatment. Our body has two types of fat – subcutaneous under the skin and visceral in the internal organs. If the fat is layered over muscle, you’re a

candidate for liposuction.
Today’s liposuction techniques are so advanced that the downtime is minimal and the pain considerably reduced. One example, Vibration Amplification

of Sound Energy at Resonance (Vaser), is a third-generation, ultrasound-assisted liposuction tool that delivers energy to remove fat. This minimally

invasive treatment gives smooth results and fast recovery.
The ideal candidate for liposuction is healthy – no diabetes, heart or lung problem or a history of blood clots. A beer belly caused by visceral fat within

the abdomen cannot be treated by liposuction since the tools can’t get at it.
In a nutshell, beer bellies should be tackled on a case-by-case basis, so you need to put your tummy in safe, trustworthy hands or else risk wasting

your money on the wrong treatment. Some people benefit from liposuction and some can’t. Some do better with a combination of liposuction and

“body sculpting”, and others with body sculpting alone.
Body sculpting with high-intensity focused ultrasound or radio frequencies is a good option to reduce the waistline if you’re not actually obese. There’s

been a recent breakthrough in efforts to destroy body fat with ultrasound, technology that selectively destroy fat cells without harming other tissues,

which means no downtime in a busy executive’s schedule.
Since hormonal imbalance is a part of the problem, anti-ageing medicine can help.
Have your body assessed for hormone levels, food intolerance and nutrition requirements to come up with the solution that works for you. With a

healthy lifestyle, discipline in exercise and a suitable diet, your muffin top will soon melt away, making way for a firmer, flatter stomach that looks good

in any clothes.