Upper abdominal bulging is a relatively common problem. People who have excess fat in this area often feel self-conscious about their appearance. A bulge on the upper stomach can negatively affect the way that clothes lie on your body. By bulging over your waistband, your upper stomach may make you look bigger than you really are. People who suffer from an upper abdominal bulge may wonder how to get rid of it. Although there are some DIY solutions, surgery is often the best option. Here, we take a look at how you can eliminate your upper tummy bulges.
Why Do I Have a Bulge on My Upper Abdomen?
There are several reasons why fat may accumulate on the upper belly. The most common include:
- Hormones
- Aging
- Obesity
- Menopause
- Stress
- Genetics
Of all these reasons, genetics is the most common. Some people are naturally more prone because of their genes to store fat on their abdomen. There’s nothing that you can do to change your genes. So, if you naturally store fat here, surgery is the only real solution.
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Are There Any Natural Ways to Eliminate an Upper Abdominal Bulge?
Lifestyle factors, diet, and genetics all work together to determine where your body stores excess fat. In some cases, the upper abdomen is the site for excess fat accumulation. Unfortunately, it can be challenging to eliminate a bulge in this area naturally. There are, however, some exercises that may help. They include:
- Boat pose
- Russian Twists
- Side planks
- Upward planks
It’s important to note, though, that even if the muscles are toned, a layer of fat can render them invisible.
If you’re overweight, losing weight through dieting may help to get rid of the fat layer to reveal the muscles. It may be possible to improve the appearance of an upper abdominal bulge by switching to a low-salt diet. That will help to eliminate excess water weight. You can also try eating more fiber to eliminate gases and waste in the digestive system. Avoiding white starchy foods, processed foods, high-sugar foods, and soft drinks will also balance the endocrine system. That may help your body to lose weight more easily.
There are several lifestyle changes you can make that may also help. Relieving stress, staying well-hydrated, and quitting smoking can also be helpful in beating upper abdominal bulging. You should note, though, that spot-treating any area of fat is impossible. In some cases, genetics will dictate that your upper abdomen remains stubbornly large. In those cases, surgery is the best way to achieve the flat upper stomach you desire.
Will Surgery Get Rid of My Bulging Abdomen?
If you have a large upper abdomen, liposuction could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Stomach lipo involves removing excess fat from the abdomen via suction. A surgeon makes tiny incisions in the abdomen, passes a cannula into the incisions, and breaks up the fat. They then suction out the fat and sculpt the abdomen to produce a slimmer, more attractive shape. The result is a flatter stomach and a more contoured silhouette.
To find out more about how to get rid of your upper abdominal bulging, contact the ArtLipo team today.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
