That "Tire" Around Your Middle

If you  are over 45 years old ,you may  have  noticed that you  have started putting weight on around your waist, even those of you who have always  had a thin waist.   Why is that you wonder?    Well, as we get older and start going through "the change" our hormone levels change.   Our estrogen levels start to reduce, but our male hormone levels (yes we all have those too) stay the same.   The balance is different than when we were younger.  Where do the majority of men carry their weight?   Most men carry their extra weight around their middles, or in their upper body.   Women traditionally carry their weight in their thighs and hips. (This is just a broad statement of course, there are lots of exceptions)  At any rate, at about 45 and up, women often start to get thicker around their abdominal area because of this hormone balance change  and this weight is very difficult to lose.   Women become very discouraged.   No amount of time in the gym seems to help.  But, do not despair.  Liposuction around the abdomen and flanks can help give you back your youthful tummy.   We have many patients come in that are not  heavy anywhere else who want to fix this area.   Liposuction can be the miracle their looking for.   Now, if you have a lot of extra weight and your skin has been stretched out for years and years liposuction alone may not be sufficient.  Many times removal of the excess, stretched out skin is necessary as well.  A  body lift, abdominoplasty, or mini-tummy tuck may be needed in addition to liposuction to achieve the best result.   So if you are really discouraged with your tummy and are trying really hard with diet and excercise and not seeing results you should consider at least consulting with the Doctor and seeing what  options there are.   It can make an incredible difference in the way you feel about yourself and life in general.   We see so many women who have these procedures that have such a change in their confidence and happiness in general.   It can be life changing.