

Belly fat is slightly different than other fat deposits on the body and is often called visceral fat. Visceral fat is considered the most dangerous form of fat in the body because it is in such close proximity to our vital organs. It is actually located beneath the abdominal muscles and the subcutaneous layer of fat, making it difficult to see and even harder to get rid of! These larger fat cells release hormones and chemicals that can be dangerous in many ways, leading to an increased risk of various diseases and metabolic imbalances.

Metabolic syndrome is defined as the presence of a cluster of risk factors that are associated with a significantly higher risk for cardiovascular disease in the general population. The definitions for metabolic syndrome from different expert groups are somewhat different but generally include measures of adiposity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and abnormal fasting blood glucose levels. Insulin resistance is the dominant but not the only condition underlying the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome. The different components of the metabolic syndrome are independent risk factors for the development and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD); hence, patients with metabolic syndrome are significantly more likely to have CKD. Conversely, metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent in patients with ESRD, including among those undergoing maintenance dialysis.




Ultrasound is used as an ablative tool in urology and neuro-surgery. Ultrasonic assisted liposuction (UAL) was developed and introduced in the early 1990s by Zocchi[12] in Italy. His interest in ultrasound was originally for harvesting collagen from aspirated fat. The chance observations that adipose tissues were effectively emulsified while connective tissue structures were preserved in vitro led to the concept of using ultrasound adjunctively in vivo.

The tumescent technique. This involves even more fluid than is used in the super-wet technique. The surgeon will infuse three to six times as much fluid as the volume of the aspirate (fat, fluid and blood content) to be removed. Proponents say the tumescent technique swells the tissues, which aids in fat removal; but detractors say it interferes with the surgeon's ability to sculpt. Opponents also claim the technique is unsafe because of potential fluid overload and an overdose of anesthetic.