Belly Fat: How to Remove It, Liposuction

The problem with belly fat appears to be, but is not simply, aesthetic. Learn about the treatments we recommend for its removal.

Abdominal Fat

A sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, lack of physical activity, age, and genetics can make your jeans not button around your waist due to abdominal fat.

The problem with abdominal fat is visible but isn't merely aesthetic. It becomes much more serious when it's located deeper within the abdomen and surrounds vital organs, such as the liver, intestines, and stomach. The two types of abdominal fat are: Subcutaneous fat, which is located just beneath the skin. Visceral fat, which is located deeper within the abdomen. Increased visceral fat is implicated in serious health problems, such as: Cardiovascular diseases Type 2 diabetes Arterial hypertension Abnormal cholesterol Respiratory problems Additionally, fat is even linked to the possibility of premature death.

Measuring Abdominal Fat A tape measure around the waist can give us an indication of whether the accumulated abdominal fat is dangerous for our health. In numerical terms, a man's waist circumference should not exceed 102 centimeters to avoid being classified as dangerous for his health, while for a woman, the corresponding percentage is 89 centimeters.

How to Get Rid of Abdominal Fat Changes in our daily routine, and more specifically in diet and regular exercise, can be the first step in addressing and reducing abdominal fat. A balanced, healthy diet combined with systematic, moderate-intensity exercise can become a new, absolutely beneficial routine in our daily lives, gradually reducing abdominal fat. Additionally, Facemed Clinic offers a range of non-invasive to minimally invasive treatments, which definitively address the problem of stubborn subcutaneous abdominal fat, such as Mesotherapy, body contouring with Bodytite, and Microlipo mini-liposuction.

Does stress affect the accumulation of abdominal fat?

Stress releases cortisol, a hormone that, according to scientific research, is linked to abdominal fat.

How is abdominal fat burned?

Losing abdominal fat requires significant effort, patience, and perseverance. In general, reducing calorie intake and regular exercise can decrease abdominal fat.

Does alcohol affect the accumulation of visceral fat in the body?

Yes. Research has shown that those who consume large amounts of alcohol have more visceral fat compared to those who drink occasionally.