Contents
In this article we will look at:
- Fat Reduction Overview
- Am I eligible to undergo a surgical fat reduction procedure?
- Am I eligible to undergo a non-surgical fat reduction procedure?
- What are the different fat reduction procedures?
- Are all the fat reduction procedures surgical? What are the costs of, and the eligibility criteria for each of the fat reduction procedures?
- What is the time taken to perform and the recovery from each fat reduction procedure?
- What are the common side effects of each fat reduction procedure?
- How soon are the results of each of the fat reduction procedures visible?
- More Related Topics
- References
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Fat Reduction Overview
Fat reduction is the reduction of stored body fat. Not to be confused with weight reduction, which includes reduction of muscle, fat, and water in the body, and can sometimes lead to decreased fitness levels, fat reduction is focused exclusively on losing the fat content in the body. Losing fat improves fitness levels, strength, and enhances work performance in daily life.
Although a combination of weight training and cardio exercises can effectively help in fat reduction, there are also a number of medical procedures available, both surgical and non-surgical, which can easily help get rid of the extra fat content in the body.
Am I eligible to undergo a surgical fat reduction procedure?
You are eligible for surgical fat reduction procedures if:
- You are above 18 years of age.
- You have above ideal body weight
- You have large deposits of excessive fat in your body, but are not obese,
- You are not pregnant or nursing,
- You do not take blood thinners,
- You do not suffer from any medical conditions such as immune system disorder, circulatory system disorder, allergies, heart disease, or diabetes
- You do not have any active implants such as pacemaker, defibrillator, cochlear implant, or diabetic pump, then the surgical fat reduction techniques are good options for you.
Good skin elasticity is an important attribute for patients undergoing fat reduction surgeries.
Am I eligible to undergo a non-surgical fat reduction procedure?
You are eligible for non-surgical fat reduction procedures if:
- You are above 18 years of age
- You have above ideal body weight
- You have large deposits of excessive fat in your body, but are not obese
- You are not pregnant or nursing
- You do not take blood thinners
- You do not suffer from any medical conditions such as immune system disorder, circulatory system disorder, allergies, heart disease, or diabetes
- You do not have any active implants such as pacemaker, defibrillator, cochlear implant, or diabetic pump, then the surgical fat reduction techniques are good options for you
- You would like to target small spots of fat accumulated areas
Good skin elasticity is an important attribute for patients undergoing any non-surgical fat reduction procedures.
What are the different fat reduction procedures?
The different fat reduction procedures include:
Are all the fat reduction procedures surgical? What are the costs of, and the eligibility criteria for each of the fat reduction procedures?
To know the costs, eligibility criteria and whether the fat reduction procedures are surgical or non-surgical please refer to the comparative table below:
What is the time taken to perform and the recovery from each fat reduction procedure?
To find out the time taken to perform each fat reduction procedure and the recovery time please refer to the table below:
What are the common side effects of each fat reduction procedure?
To know the common side effects of each fat reduction procedure and their intensity please refer to the table below:
How soon are the results of each of the fat reduction procedures visible?
To know how soon the results of different fat reduction procedures are visible please refer to the table below:
More Related Topics
People interested in this topic also see:
- Fat Reduction Overview: Procedures, and Cost
- Abdominoplasty
- Radiofrequency
- Cryolipolysis
- Ultrasound
- Mesotherapy
- Liposuction
References
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2. Neaman K, Hansen J. Analysis of Complications From Abdominoplasty. 2018. Available at: https://journals.lww.com/annalsplasticsurgery/Abstract/2007/03000/Analysis_of_Complications_From_Abdominoplasty__A.12.aspx. Accessed March 1, 2018.
3. Kennedy J, Verne S, Griffith R, Falto-Aizpurua L, Nouri K. Non-invasive subcutaneous fat reduction: a review. 2018. Available at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.12994/abstract. Accessed March 1, 2018.
4. Bernstein E. Long-term efficacy follow-up on two cryolipolysis case studies: 6 and 9 years post-treatment. 2018. Available at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jocd.12238/full. Accessed March 1, 2018.
5. Saedi N, Frank M. High-intensity focused ultrasound for noninvasive body contouring: current perspectives. 2018. Available at: https://www.dovepress.com/high-intensity-focused-ultrasound-for-noninvasive-body-contouring-curr-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-RRFU. Accessed March 1, 2018.
6. Mahmud K, Crutchfield CE, Lipodissolve for Body Sculpting Safety, Effectiveness, and Patient Satisfaction 2018. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3486781/. Accessed March 1, 2018.
Questions answered by trusted doctors
Did you know?
Muscle building burns body fat
It is not possible to turn your body fat into muscle. Fat is fat and muscle is muscle—you can't magically turn one into the other by lifting weights or doing cardio. However, weight training is the easiest way to control the shape of your body. The more muscle you have, the more fat your body will burn.
Very low fat levels are not healthy
Fats are responsible for hormone production, joint lubrication, and many other important health and muscle-building factors. Having very low fat levels could compromise your health and your goals. Everyone's body and metabolism is unique, therefore it is crucial to know how many grams of healthy fat you need to eat for a balanced nutrition regimen.
Breasts are composed entirely of fats
Female breasts are composed almost entirely of fat which is one reason why, when dieting, they tend to reduce in size long before you lose the wobble elsewhere!
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