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There are several recognised ways for people to get a flat stomach. Diet and exercise are recognised as non-surgical ways to flatten the stomach. However, liposuction is a highly effective method when diet and exercise fail.
Each individual’s body is unique, with varying characteristics and problem areas, such as the arms, thighs, abdomen, knees, or hips. There are instances when stubborn fat deposits refuse to budge despite a strict diet and consistent exercise regimen. Fortunately, liposuction or liposculpture makes it possible to reshape even the most unyielding areas, enabling you to achieve a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing silhouette.
Centre for Surgery is a specialist clinic dedicated to plastic surgery, with a team of skilled surgeons with over two decades of experience performing liposuction in London. This particular procedure has garnered significant popularity among the services offered by our clinic. By providing the option to target any desired body part, liposuction empowers you with the ability to refine your figure according to your individual preferences and needs.
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The importance of diet
Most people can achieve weight loss by making certain key changes to their diet, which will benefit their stomachs. One of the most important ways people can achieve successful weight loss is by significantly reducing their sugar intake. Getting rid of sugar in your diet has several key health benefits, including reducing your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Although reducing sugar intake will be highly effective as a weight-loss measure, many people should also be reviewing their weekly alcohol intake. Many people are often unaware of how much sugar certain types of beer and wine contain, which often matches the sugar content of many fizzy drinks. Consuming too much alcohol will contribute to gradual weight gain, and the excess weight may be localised to the stomach region in particular.
It is important to eliminate fizzy drinks from your diet. In addition to containing significant amounts of sugar, the carbonated nature of most fizzy drinks can contribute to a feeling of bloating. We would recommend consuming other fluids such as water or unsweetened beverages such as green tea or mint tea. Scientific research has consistently shown that many types of green tea help reduce the amount of belly fat accumulating.
Carbohydrate intake should be reviewed, and reducing the intake of refined carbohydrates such as white bread, white pasta, and potatoes will help with successful weight loss. Many types of carbohydrates can be replaced with whole-food equivalents such as whole-grain bread or brown pasta. Protein forms a significant part of a healthy diet, and you should focus on consuming lean types of protein such as chicken breast, eggs and whitefish. Increasing the amount of protein in the diet relative to carbohydrates and fat will contribute to a higher rate of calorie burn.
Whilst reducing your overall fat intake will be beneficial in losing weight, there are certain types of fats which are regarded to be good types of fat, such as monounsaturated fats, which include many types of oily fish, nuts, seeds and avocado. Increasing the intake of these types of fats relative to saturated fats will help to reduce belly fat.
Eating a varied and healthy diet will be beneficial over the long term and healthy foods include whole-grain, nuts, vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy, whitefish and unprocessed chicken, beef and lamb. Vitamins and minerals such as iron, vitamin C and zinc are found in many types of foods, including green leafy vegetables and beef and lamb.
Many patients can track their success in losing weight by keeping a food diary. This will enable you to avoid certain types of junk food and give me an idea of how many calories are being consumed each day. It will also help you identify healthy foods and be more aware of what is going into your body. Nowadays, many patients can use one of the many popular food apps available online and easily accessible on a smartphone.
Regular physical exercise
There are numerous reasons why people should exercise regularly. Regular cardiovascular exercise has been proven to improve mental and physical health and is a highly effective weight loss aid alongside a healthy diet. For people who are keen on losing weight to achieve a flatter stomach, there are several potential exercise routines they could follow.
Cardiovascular exercise is one of the most effective methods of improving the strength of your core, which is comprised of the muscles in your midsection. Focusing on certain types of aerobic exercise will help to achieve a flat stomach over time. Most exercise specialists recommend approximately 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise such as jogging, cycling or swimming. People who regularly walk each day will have a greater chance of getting rid of stubborn belly fat.
Cardiovascular exercises should be supplemented by a program of weight training involving certain types of resistance exercises. People who lose weight will often develop a certain amount of muscle loss and combining many types of resistance training will help to mitigate this. Patients can also benefit from improving the size of their waist and the tone of their midsection.
Once you have developed a good level of heart and lung fitness with aerobic exercise, you may wish to consider high-intensity training (HIT) for effective weight loss over the long term and developing a flatter stomach. High-intensity training involves carrying out vigorous bouts of activity, such as running or rowing, followed by a short rest period between cycles. Many people with busy occupations often lack the time commitment required for certain types of aerobic exercise. The advantage of high-intensity training is its much shorter time requirement, with 10 to 20 minutes of training often being enough each day.
Abdominal crunches and Pilates will also contribute to the strengthening of your abdominal muscles and getting rid of excess stomach fat.
Liposuction and body contouring
Sometimes, despite eating a healthy diet and carrying out regular exercise, many people are unable to achieve a flat stomach. Many patients will have lost a significant amount of weight as a result of bariatric surgery and may be left with a significant amount of loose skin around the stomach. At Centre for Surgery, our surgeons have the full range of surgical techniques available to achieve a flat stomach.
The most common cosmetic surgery procedure to get a flat stomach is liposuction. Liposuction involves the removal of stubborn areas of fat which are resistant to diet and exercise. The procedure involves using a specialised extraction cannula inserted through tiny incisions to remove fat aided by vacuum suction. The advantage of liposuction compared with other surgical methods is its quick recovery and short downtime. However, liposuction is unable to improve loose skin. If you have loose skin, perhaps as a result of weight loss, other surgical techniques may be more appropriate.
Abdominoplasty surgery, also known as a tummy tuck, is designed to remove excess loose and sagging skin in the stomach. This loose skin develops most commonly as a result of massive weight loss, pregnancy or the natural ageing process. A tummy tuck effectively removes loose skin whilst tightening weakened abdominal muscles and is often combined with liposuction to contour and sculpt the abdomen. Tummy tuck surgery is effective for both women and men who are looking to achieve a flatter-looking stomach.
There are many different types of tummy tuck procedures available. We are able to offer the full range of abdominoplasty procedures at the Centre for Surgery, which includes a full tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, Brazilian tummy tuck, Fleur-De-Lis abdominoplasty, and a belt lipectomy or body lift. The most appropriate procedure will be selected based on your clinical concerns. Mini tummy tuck surgery is most appropriate for patients with localised areas of skin laxity between the umbilicus and the mons pubis. For patients with more generalised skin laxity affecting the abdomen, a full tummy tuck may be more appropriate and is often combined with a Liposuction. All types of abdominoplasty surgery are carried out as a day case at our state-of-the-art Baker Street clinic. This means you’ll be able to go home later the same day and recover in the comfort of your own home.
Although a full tummy tuck focuses on the removal of excess skin, this procedure can be combined with liposuction to get rid of excess belly fat. This procedure is most commonly known as a Brazilian tummy tuck. Liposuction is designed to contour the stomach and remove stubborn areas of fat using power-assisted liposuction. We are fortunate to offer the safest and most effective types of liposuction for both women and men. Our surgeons believe power-assisted liposuction is the most effective type compared with laser liposuction or Vaser liposuction. These latter two techniques carry the significant risk of lumpy and uneven results and, in the worst cases, could lead to the development of skin burns. Our expert surgeons can advise you on the most appropriate treatment once they have taken a medical history and carried out a thorough physical examination.
