Arm fat liposuction is a popular procedure amongst women, yet not amongst men. Why is this the case? The answer lies in the fact that women and men are physiologically different. Men and women metabolize and carry fat differently. Unfortunately, many women often store fat in the upper arms, which is hard to shift through diet and exercise alone. For this reason, liposuction is the best way for women to achieve slim, toned-looking arms.
Why Do We Need To Store Body Fat?
Human bodies are composed of water, protein, minerals, and fat. The fat within the body is either stored fat or essential fat. You can find essential fat throughout the body, even in vital organs like the lungs and the heart. We need essential fat to fuel our bodily functions.
Stored fat or visceral fat, on the other hand, forms around the internal organs and can put you at risk of medical problems like diabetes and heart disease. Subcutaneous fat is another type of fat, and it is beneath the skin. You need some stored fat in your body to protect the organs from damage due to impact, and to conserve vital body heat. However, too much fat is unhealthy and can look unattractive.
Why Do Women Store More Fat Than Men?
Females naturally hold onto more fat than males do. Active women have between 21% and 24% body fat. Active men, meanwhile, have between 14% and 17%. Both males and females have to have some essential fat to function correctly. Men require only 2% body fat, but women need at least 10%. Women need this fat to support a baby during pregnancy. When girls go through puberty, their body produces estrogen so they can develop these fat reserves. Men don’t need to support a baby, and therefore they don’t need such large fat reserves.
How Do Women Store Fat Differently To Men?
Fat distribution will always vary between individuals. Genetic factors are critical. Usually, women are pear-shaped, while men tend to be apple-shaped. Women tend to store their fat in the thighs, lower stomach, hips, and buttocks. Women also tend to store fat in their upper arms. Men, meanwhile, usually store fat in their abdominal area. The good news, though, is that men have a greater tendency to store visceral fat. Women, on the other hand, have more subcutaneous fat, which isn’t as dangerous.
Can I Change Where My Body Stores Fat?
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to change where the body stores its excess fat. You can live a healthy lifestyle, eat sensibly, and exercise regularly, but you may still have pockets of fat. There is little you can do to eliminate these fat pockets with diet or exercise. Liposuction, however, is very effective in eradicating these stubborn areas of excess fat. Lipo removes the fat cells permanently from the subcutaneous layer. Arm fat liposuction a great choice for women who want to improve their appearance. Contact ArtLipo today to find out more.
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.
