Is there fat that cannot be removed by regular Liposuction?

I have been told that i have fat that is located between my organs and cannot be removed by regular lipo procedure, is this true?

Answers from doctors (2)


Rejuve

Published on Jul 18, 2010

Yes, there is a type of fat called "visceral" fat that is hidden beneath the organs and regular liposunction cannot remove this. If the plastic surgeon makes an incision through the abdomen there is a chance to remove some of this fat. In our clinic, we are trying HCG as medical treatment to lose fat and possibly visceral fat. HCG causes the body to push fat out of fat cells and this pushed out fat is then used by your body. So far, it is very
effective for regular fat. The verdict is still out for visceral fat since I am still determining its effectiveness.

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Answered by Rejuve

Yes, there is a type of fat called "visceral" fat that is hidden beneath the organs and regular liposunction cannot remove this. If the plastic surgeon makes an incision through the abdomen there is a chance to remove some of this fat. In our clinic, we are trying HCG as medical treatment to lose fat and possibly visceral fat. HCG causes the body to push fat out of fat cells and this pushed out fat is then used by your body. So far, it is very
effective for regular fat. The verdict is still out for visceral fat since I am still determining its effectiveness.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


St. Louis Laser Liposuction Center

Published on Jul 16, 2010

Yes , liposuction can only removed the fat between the skin and muscle called subcutaneous fat. The fat in organs and below the muscle can not be reached.

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Answered by St. Louis Laser Liposuction Center

Yes , liposuction can only removed the fat between the skin and muscle called subcutaneous fat. The fat in organs and below the muscle can not be reached.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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