Most men want to know how to get rid of belly fat. This is understandable, since a protruding stomach is not only unsightly, but can also be a health hazard. Unfortunately, many men turn to dangerous and ineffective methods in their attempt to achieve a flat stomach. In this post, we will explore the various reduction surgery procedures available for men, and we will also look at the latest technology in the battle against male belly fat—radio frequency therapy.
Reduction Surgery Procedures for Men
There are several reduction surgery procedures that are available for men. These procedures can vary greatly in terms of the level of risk they pose and the degree of body alteration they require. We will discuss the most common procedures below.
However, before this, let’s look at gastric bypass.
Gastric bypass is a procedure that removes part of the stomach and connects it to the small intestine. This surgery results in a smaller stomach, which can help reduce the size of the waistline, as you don’t want to eat as much.
It means that you reduce fat, fast. Whilst this may sound ideal, it’s important to realise that you’ll often end up with some loose skin. This could be surgically removed, or we could use radiofrequency therapy for this.
What is fat?
What is fat?Fat is necessary for human survival. It helps to insulate our nerves, store vitamins, and helps with cellular communication.
The body uses fat as a fuel source, and fat is the major storage form of energy in the body. Fat also has many other important functions in the body, and a moderate amount is needed in the diet for good health. Fats in food come in several forms, including saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated. Too much fat or too much of the wrong type of fat can be harmful to your health.
An adipose cell, also called an adipocyte or a fat cell, is a connective tissue cell that specialises in synthesising and containing large globules of fat. The chief chemical constituents of adipose cell fat are triglycerides, which are esters made up of a glycerol and one or more fatty acids, such as stearic, oleic, or palmitic acids.
The body uses fat as a fuel source, and fat is the major storage form of energy in the body. Fat also has many other important functions in the body, and a moderate amount is needed in the diet for good health. Fats in food come in several forms, including saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated. Too much fat or too much of the wrong type of fat can be harmful to your health.
Adipocytes were once thought to be inactive, but the past few decades of research have revealed that they play an important role in the body, regulating nutrients and releasing hormones that influence blood pressure, thyroid function, and reproduction.
There are many reasons why people gain belly fat, including poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress. Improving nutrition, increasing activity, and making other lifestyle changes can help reduce belly fat. If you’ve tried all of this and you’re still looking at reduction surgery to get rid of male belly fat, then read on.
Anatomy of fat cells
Fat cells look like small, round spheres under a microscope. They have a cell membrane and a nucleus like other cells in the body, but their primary function is to store triglycerides. These droplets are made up of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule.
Not all adipocytes are the same. The stuff we typically think of as fat is “white fat,” which is mainly used for energy storage. When insulin levels go up – say, after a meal – white adipocytes take in more fatty acids, literally swelling in size. When insulin drops, fat cells release their stores as a source of quick energy for the body.
Fat cells surrounding the eyes and under the skin are mostly used for support, according to a 2006 paper in the journal Nature. These cells probably don’t release a lot of energy into the body unless the organism enters starvation mode. The body also stores fat around the internal organs.
“Brown fat” cells, on the other hand, are iron-rich cells that play a unique role in metabolism. They express genes that alter metabolism to produce heat, making brown adipose tissue pretty important for maintaining body temperature. Specifically, brown-fat cells release uncoupling protein-1 (UCP-1), which makes the process of fatty-acid oxidation in the cells’ powerhouses (the mitochondria) less efficient. That means more of the energy. The mitochondria process is “wasted” as heat, thus warming the body, according to a 2017 paper in the journal Endocrine Connections.
In newborn babies, brown fat is present in high levels. With age, those levels drop, and in adults, most brown fat clusters around the neck and collarbone.
The Endocrine Connections paper reports that beige fat cells, which are found in white adipose tissue, have the flexibility to act like either white fat cells or brown fat cells, depending on the situation.
What fat can do
Researchers who study obesity dream of finding ways to turn white fat into energy-burning brown fat. However, white fat is also pretty neat stuff.
Adipocytes play an important role in regulating blood sugar levels by taking up sugar in response to insulin secreted by the pancreas. When there is too much fat, it interferes with the glucose-regulating function of adipocytes, which can throw blood sugar levels out of balance.
Adipocytes secrete multiple proteins that impact blood sugar levels, as stated in the same paper. Some of these proteins, such as leptin, adiponectin and visfatin, reduce blood sugar levels. Others, such as resistin and retinol-binding protein 4, increase blood sugar levels.
Adipocytes (fat cells) secrete inflammatory cytokines which can promote inflammation. The omentum is a sheet of fat that hangs in front of the abdominal organs. This fat contains immune cells which act as hall monitors for the abdominal cavity, sampling the fluid between the organs for potential invaders.
Male belly fat reduction surgery options
Having too much belly fat can be harmful because it increases your risk of developing several health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and liver problems.
1.1 Liposuction
Liposuction is a common procedure that is used to remove fat from various parts of the body. It can be used to reduce the size of the stomach, as well as other areas of the body including male breast reduction.
The downside to liposuction cosmetic procedure is that it is often quite invasive. It’s a surgical option after all, so you will feel pain and have swelling. This means that it can require several days in hospital. Additionally, it is not always successful in reducing all of your belly fat due to health regulations. However, these are important as they protect us from the effects of lose surgeons.
There are some potential risks and complications such as stoma, hardening of fat into lumps and infections. Post surgery aftercare is essential for good results and if you are careful vaser liposuction from a credible surgeon can dramatically improve the appearance of male belly fat.
Ensure you choose a great cosmetic surgeon.
1.2 Radiofrequency Therapy
Radiofrequency therapy (RFT) is a relatively new treatment for getting rid of excess weight by using radio waves to destroy fat cells. RFT isn’t a medical procedure, but has been shown to be an effective method for reducing the size of the stomach, as well as other areas of the body. It’s a fabulous body contouring procedure which shaves off excess fat deposits.
1.3 Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
This procedure is most commonly used to reduce the size of the stomach and to reshape the abdominal muscles. It is a relatively risky procedure, and it requires a significant amount of abdomen reconstruction. They will operate you under anaesthetic for permanent removal of flesh. You’ll suffer with some bruising and temporary or permanent numbness of the nerves in the local area as well as potential nausea following anesthesia.
Post surgery you’ll be tender, your movement will be limited and you’ll have to wear a compression garment. Again you could risk infection but tummy tucks are a great way to get rid of an overhang and can go a long way to permanently changing your contour lines. But be prepared to take a gradual period fo specific recovery which could run into months if you choose this method of male belly fat reduction surgery.
How to choose a great surgeon.
1.4 Vaser Liposuction
Vaser liposuction is a relatively new type of liposuction carried out by plastic surgeons in their clinics. It uses a laser to destroy fat cells. This is a less invasive procedure than traditional liposuction, and it is less likely to cause damage to the surrounding tissue.
There are several types of liposuction, and each has its own benefits and drawbacks. It is important to choose the type of liposuction that is best suited for your individual needs. Sometimes your surgeon may recommend a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty to get rid of loose skin around your middle.
1.5 CoolSculpting
A plastic surgeon did not n’t carry this out. It’s a new treatment that uses freezing and cold temperatures to destroy fat cells. It is a painful procedure, and it is varyingly successful in reducing the size of the stomach and love handles.
Section 2: Radio Frequency Therapy for Men
2.1 What is Radio Frequency Therapy?
Radio Frequency therapy (RF therapy) is a natural way for men to treat belly fat without surgery. It’s a great candidate because many men are committed to work as this option has no downtime, no pain and is a gradual reduction in fat over time, it’s perfect for men wanting to shed those extra pounds around their middle. You’re treated in one hour as an outpatient with no sedation.
2.2 How Does it Work
First off, we use ultrasonic cavitation to disrupt the wall of the fat cell. This means the extra fine liquid inside can leave your body through your lymphatic system. Once this is complete, we combine this with radio frequency skin tightening so you’re not left with loose and sagging skin. We do this whilst stimulating your lymphatic system by up to x6 which maximises your body’s ability to get this stubborn fat out of your system. Once and for all.
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