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Are There Body Areas That You Can Not Fix with Nutrition and Working Out?
Targeted weight loss is something that the infomercials promote but doesn't exist. Crunches won't target fat in your abdomen. While it is important to be as close to your ideal body weight as possible - weight loss (and weight gain) does not happen necessarily in an even fashion over your body and there are no known exercises or diets to reduce abdominal fat or target other areas. Unfortunately surgery remains the only way to perform targeted contour improvement (including liposuction and tummy tucks). If you're at your ideal body weight, surgery may be a good option to help resolve those remaining stubborn areas.
Clinical Context
Liposuction and tummy tucks remove fat cells or excess skin permanently from the treated area, but nearby fat cells can still grow if you gain weight later. The final result takes time to appear: swelling and fluid retention hide the true contour at first, and most patients need several months before seeing their actual shape. Realistic expectations about this healing period help avoid unnecessary worry after surgery.
