{"id":9348,"date":"2026-09-23T18:08:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T16:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinicaplanas.com\/blog\/?p=9348"},"modified":"2026-09-28T12:12:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:12:45","slug":"how-to-reduce-localised-abdominal-fat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clinicaplanas.com\/blog\/en\/2026\/09\/23\/how-to-reduce-localised-abdominal-fat\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Localised Abdominal Fat"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is localised fat?<\/h2>\n

Fat can accumulate more in some areas than in others. This depends on different factors, such as a person’s sex, body type, genetics and lifestyle habits.<\/p>\n

Every person is different, and each individual may be more prone to accumulating fat in certain parts of the body than in others.<\/p>\n

It is important to point out that once certain areas of the body accumulate fat, it can subsequently be difficult to lose.<\/p>\n\"Solicita<\/picture><\/a>\n

Why does fat accumulate in the abdomen?<\/h2>\n

Reducing localised abdominal fat is not easy to achieve through diet and exercise alone. Why? Because when fat is lost, it is lost throughout the body; it is not possible to choose the areas where we want to lose fat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In general, men are more prone to accumulating fat:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. In the abdomen<\/li>\n
  2. On the flanks<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    And women:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. On the hips<\/li>\n
    2. On the outer thighs<\/li>\n
    3. On the thighs<\/li>\n
    4. In the abdomen<\/li>\n
    5. On the flanks<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Being overweight<\/h3>\n

      Fat deposits occur primarily as a result of being overweight or having obesity because the number of fat cells increases and they grow in size.<\/p>\n

      However, there are also conditions that can contribute to fat accumulation without a person being overweight or having obesity. For example, after previously being overweight or having obesity and subsequently losing weight, certain fat deposits may remain in some areas.<\/p>\n

      Genetics<\/h3>\n

      Fat deposits can also develop as a result of hormonal treatments or as part of a person’s development.<\/p>\n

      In women, menstrual development<\/strong> \u2014 in other words, the transition from puberty to adulthood \u2014 can lead to changes in fat distribution. In fact, lipedema often becomes apparent at this age because this is when fat begins to accumulate in the lower limbs.<\/p>\n

      Pregnancy and menopause<\/strong> are other periods when these changes can occur, as well as when a woman undergoes hormonal treatments<\/strong> such as the use of contraceptives.<\/p>\n

      Something similar occurs in men during puberty or when they experience hormonal changes, such as metabolic stimulation associated with sports.<\/p>\n

      Some bodies have a more gynoid shape, where localised fat may develop, for example, in the lower abdomen; other people develop it in the upper abdomen. This is, of course, influenced by genetics and cannot be changed: it is part of our body shape and helps define our physical characteristics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Lifestyle<\/h3>\n

      A person’s habits also play a role. Do they exercise or not? If they do, what type of exercise do they perform? Is their metabolism affected by the amount of physical activity they undertake?<\/p>\n

      When it comes to a sedentary lifestyle, someone who spends many hours sitting down is not in the same situation as someone whose work keeps them physically active. The same applies to someone who, for example, has been recovering from an illness and has therefore been unable to exercise.<\/p>\n

      It may also be the case that, for various reasons, a person’s metabolism has slowed down and, despite maintaining the same habits as before, they suddenly begin to experience fat accumulation without an apparent explanation.<\/p>\n

      How can localised abdominal fat be reduced?<\/h2>\n

      There are many factors that influence fat accumulation.<\/p>\n

      When considering how to reduce localised abdominal fat, the first step is to assess whether the person’s weight is appropriate and whether their body fat percentages are within the appropriate range, as it is possible to have an adequate weight but low muscle mass and a high proportion of body fat.<\/p>\n

      Once this has been assessed, it is important to determine where the fat is located. For example, if the fat is distributed throughout the body, it is easier to reduce. How?<\/p>\n

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      1. Increasing metabolism<\/li>\n
      2. Following a personalised diet<\/li>\n
      3. Exercising<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        When fat is localised, it can be very difficult to reduce it through diet and exercise alone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        In these cases, the healthiest, safest and most specific approach is to consult a doctor who can explain what needs to be done to treat the localised fat.<\/p>\n

        What treatments are available for localised abdominal fat? If the area is very small, it can be treated with a diet and training programme specifically adapted to the area, as well as non-invasive methods:<\/p>\n

        Morpheus<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

        Morpheus8 reduces localised fat without the need for surgery<\/strong>; it acts on the body’s subdermal tissue. It is minimally invasive.<\/p>\n