What Is Apron Belly and How Can I Eliminate It?

Summary: An "apron belly" is extra skin and fat that hangs down from your stomach, looking a bit like an apron. It usually happens after pregnancy, gaining weight, or losing a lot of weight very quickly. Sometimes, it can cause back pain or make it hard to move around. Because the skin folds over, it can trap sweat and heat, which might lead to uncomfortable skin rashes or infections.

To take care of an apron belly, it is super important to keep the skin fold clean and dry. You can use gentle soap, pat the area dry, and apply talc-free powder. Eating healthy and exercising are great for your body, but sadly, they can't shrink skin that has been stretched out too much. If you want to get rid of the hanging skin, doctors can help. They offer treatments like fat freezing or surgeries. One surgery is a "tummy tuck" (abdominoplasty), which removes the skin and fixes stretched stomach muscles. Another is a panniculectomy, which just removes the extra skin.

Source: Verywell Health
URL: verywellhealth.com/apron-belly-7971623 (opens in new tab)

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