Love handle lipo is becoming an increasingly popular form of cosmetic surgery. This procedure can eliminate the all-too-common muffin top problem. As this area of the body is especially difficult to address through dieting and exercise, surgery is an ideal solution. It’s no wonder so many people are opting for this procedure to achieve the body they desire.
What Are Muffin Tops?
The slang term “muffin tops” refers to fat that accumulates around the midsection of the body. Muffin tops appear just over the hips, and spill over the waistbands of skirts or pants, causing an unsightly bulge. Many people feel self-conscious about this bulge and worry about hiding it. That can restrict their fashion choices and cause low self-esteem.
Why Do I Have A Muffin Top?
Muffin tops occur for several reasons. If you eat a lot of carbohydrates, they may cause fat storage around the waist resulting in love handles. High levels of stress and poor sleep patterns also cause weight gain in this area. For some women, hormonal changes cause weight gain too. That extra weight may accumulate around the hips, causing bulging. In most cases, though, muffin tops are down to genetics. If your genes dictate that you store fat in this area, there is no way of changing that.
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Is There A Non-Surgical Solution For Muffin Tops?
In many cases, people with muffin tops look for non-surgical solutions to resolve their problems. Dieting and exercise are the most common options. However, losing weight only works if you’re already obese. Slimming down enables weight loss across the entire body. However, it may not have an effect on your muffin top. That is because it is impossible to spot-reduce any specific area of fat through dieting. You may lose weight on your arms, legs, or upper body, but your hips may stay bulky.
Some people recommend taking diet pills or teas to eliminate fat on the hips. There is no evidence that these options work at all. Even those that do only produce temporary effects. Some may even be harmful, so it’s best to avoid taking them.
What Does Love Handle Liposuction Involve?
Love handle liposuction is a relatively simple procedure. Surgeons perform it under a local anesthetic, so patients remain awake. That means they can return home on the same day as their procedure. They also have a shorter recovery time. The surgeon makes tiny incisions in the midsection area. They pass a cannula through the incisions, breaking up the fat and suctioning it out. They sculpt the area to achieve a slim, toned, and contoured shape.
Will Love Handle Liposuction Work For Me?
If you want to eliminate your muffin top, love handle liposuction may be right for you. To be a good candidate, you must be at or close to your ideal weight. You must also be in good health and have realistic expectations of the outcome. To find out if you’re a suitable candidate for love handle lipo, get in touch with ArtLipo today. Dr. Su is a specialist and produces impressive outcomes for his patients.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
