FloridaJim57
Recycles dryer sheets
My wife is toying with the idea of having liposuction to remove stubborn tummy fat. Has anyone had this procedure done and are you satisified with the results?
If I were to do something like that, I would utilize a board certified plastic, cosmetic, or dermatologic surgeon. And one who does that numerous times monthly, making sure to contour the area and remove the fatty tissue evenly.
There can be quite a bit of trauma/bruising, and blood loss if not careful.
Do diligent research and reviews!
I have two friends who had "tummy tucks and fat removal after dieting and weight loss. One gained back weight and fatty tissue, one maintained and looks good to this day.
Back in the day, I used to enjoy reading stories about people who underwent plastic surgery. You know, since then, surgery has advanced significantly, but I'm convinced that such operations still carry many risks that are better to be familiar with before taking such a step.
Besides, often when I see such things (except in situations where the surgery is necessary), I ask people whether it will really make them happier. Or perhaps a better option would be to accept themselves?
I totally agree with you. It seems like people are more focused on their looks nowadays and are getting more plastic surgeries, not just liposuction. This raises beauty standards and leads to even more surgeries. It would be better if people accepted themselves, became happier, and spent less on cosmetic procedures.
I would advise to get the best plastic surgeon out there to get the liposuction done. It is a major procedure. People do die from complications.
Back in the day, I used to enjoy reading stories about people who underwent plastic surgery. You know, since then, surgery has advanced significantly, but I'm convinced that such operations still carry many risks that are better to be familiar with before taking such a step.
Besides, often when I see such things (except in situations where the surgery is necessary), I ask people whether it will really make them happier. Or perhaps a better option would be to accept themselves?
There is really no such thing as 'stubborn fat' there is just fat. Meaning that losing weight would be effective in reducing overall fat, including 'stubborn fat.'
But, especially at a certain age, no amount of reasonable weight loss is going to get rid of an old paunch, or a saggy tummy. Weight doesn't disappear from the places we want it too. And if OP's DW isn't much overweight beyond the area that really bothers her, then dropping weight will likely not help much.
Paunch is just another word for fat. Strength training will firm up soft and saggy areas and a proper diet will reduce excess fat. It might not be easy but the math (calories in vs calories out) doesn't lie.
Math isn't judgmental. Eat less calories than you burn off and you will lose fat, even "old belly fat", and even if it comes off last after fat in other places.But there is nothing that will effectively target old belly fat. 100 million landfill copies of "Abs of Steel" will tell that story. Sure, you can gain a little muscle in your ab area, but not to the point of slim definition.
Women, especially older women, if truly making changes, after a few months might manage to drop say, 15-20lbs (if they are very disciplined and lucky, and concentrate on maintaining/gaining muscle and not just cardio'ing their way to unhealthy skinny) and might find they lost a cup size in their boobs, and their legs are a bit thinner, their ass is flatter - in the not-good way, and their face is a bit more jowly and saggy, but nope, that tummy is still there.
Fat loss doesn't come evenly across the whole body.
I just don't care for all the judgment against a stranger here, and it probably leads to a lot of folks NOT wanting to ask these questions, as the "Oh, you should just..." crowd comes out in full force.
But, especially at a certain age, no amount of reasonable weight loss is going to get rid of an old paunch, or a saggy tummy. Weight doesn't disappear from the places we want it too. And if OP's DW isn't much overweight beyond the area that really bothers her, then dropping weight will likely not help much.
It might even make things worse - as the saying goes, at a certain point, you have to choose between your a$$ and your face (over 50 and want a skinny bum? your face will be saggy or hollow if you get to your goal weight)
There is no such thing as "spot training" or targeting an area of the body for reduction via diet/exercise.
It's very easy for us to sit here and say "oh why just do xyz.." but we're taking a leap here and assuming she hasn't taken the normal steps and is still left with something that bothers her and she can afford to correct and wants to pursue.
But there is nothing that will effectively target old belly fat. 100 million landfill copies of "Abs of Steel" will tell that story. Sure, you can gain a little muscle in your ab area, but not to the point of slim definition.
Women, especially older women, if truly making changes, after a few months might manage to drop say, 15-20lbs (if they are very disciplined and lucky, and concentrate on maintaining/gaining muscle and not just cardio'ing their way to unhealthy skinny) and might find they lost a cup size in their boobs, and their legs are a bit thinner, their ass is flatter - in the not-good way, and their face is a bit more jowly and saggy, but nope, that tummy is still there.
Fat loss doesn't come evenly across the whole body.
I just don't care for all the judgment against a stranger here, and it probably leads to a lot of folks NOT wanting to ask these questions, as the "Oh, you should just..." crowd comes out in full force.
Math isn't judgmental. Eat less calories than you burn off and you will lose fat, even "old belly fat", and even if it comes off last after fat in other places.
That's not an opinion, it's a proven fact.
Math isn't judgmental. Eat less calories than you burn off and you will lose fat, even "old belly fat", and even if it comes off last after fat in other places.
That's not an opinion, it's a proven fact.
No, it's opinion. Because it relies on the obsolete and often disproven idea that we "burn" calories. Metabolism is far more complex.