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Are there any medical procedures to remove visceral fat ? due to medical conditions, i have accumulate a significant amount of visceral fat that is quite bothersome. and i'm underweight ... i always lose subcutaneous fat first, exercise or not

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Yes: Yes and yes, however I would strongly recommend diet and exercise first.

Answered 7/24/2017

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A member asked:

Are there any medical procedures to remove visceral fat ? due to medical conditions, i have accumulate a significant amount of visceral fat that is quite bothersome. and i'm underweight ... i always lose subcutaneous fat first, exercise or not

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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