Getting Rid Of Fat - 3 Options Explained

There is more than 1 way to skin a cat, there is also more than 1 way to remove fat from stomach and thighs. This article gives you the lowdown on three of these options: liposuction, the gastric band and good old dieting with some exercise thrown in. If you want to remove fat from any part of your body, you should read this article first!

Removing Fat From Stomach, Hip and Thigh Areas

Getting rid of fat from stomach, hip and thigh areas is a must for anyone trying to get in shape. The fat that builds up on these parts of our bodies often seems very difficult to drop, pushing us to look at different ways to approach the problem areas.

There are a number of options for removing fat from stomach, hip and thigh areas, let's have a look at the pros and cons of some of them. The three approaches we will look at are: Liposuction, Gastric Band and Diet & Exercise.

Liposuction

Liposuction procedures to remove unwanted fat from stomach, hip and thigh areas have become increasingly popular, especially with celebrities. The procedure is a form of cosmetic surgery that involves liquefying fatty deposits then draining them out of your body. It can be performed under local or general anaesthetic and modern techniques are now considered to be very safe. Typically you could expect to lose up to 10 pounds of fat with a liposuction procedure.

Pros:

Procedure can be performed in a few hours as an out-patient

Modern techniques considered very safe

Results are immediate, although the tissue will take time to heal

Cons:

Recovery time can be up to 2 weeks (i.e. no working)

Bruising, swelling and scarring do occur, but usually fade over a few weeks

Expensive (over $5000)

Continuing with your old bad eating habits and no exercise will see the fat start to build up again

Gastric Band

Having a gastric band fitted to reduce fat from stomach, hip and thigh areas is another option to consider. The band is fitted around the upper part of your stomach, and can be adjusted externally by your doctor. This allows your doctor to control the amount of food you eat by tightening the band which then slows down the amount of food that can pass through the stomach. This results in you feeling fuller longer, meaning you eat less and lose weight (typically 1-2 pounds a week).

Pros:

Procedure is fully reversible, your stomach will return to normal once removed

No bruising or scarring

Procedure usually takes less than an hour

Doctor can adjust the tightness without additional surgery

Cons:

Only considered suitable as a last resort for those who are morbidly obese, or have other health issues such as diabetes

Very expensive (in excess of $10 000)

Diet & Exercise

To some, the old ways are still the best. Getting rid of fat from stomach, hip and thigh areas through a regime of healthy eating and exercise involves no surgery or medical procedures. It is down to you, your will power and setting achievable goals.

In your diet you need to reduce foods like processed meats, chocolate and high fat ready meals and replace them with fresh fruit, vegetables, fish as well as whole grains such as muesli, oatmeal & wholemeal pasta. You should be doing more cardiovascular exercise, that is exercise that gets your whole body moving for a sustained period of at least 30 minutes. Examples are running, cycling and swimming.

Pros:

Very low cost. Changing your diet should not affect your pocket, neither does going for a jog every day

You control how much fat you drop by controlling your diet and doing exercise

Can be fun - trying new healthier recipes, or going to the gym with friends

Cons:

Results take time to show, and depend on you sticking at it

Can be hard work, but is ultimately the most rewarding

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