08/17/2025
Case Study: Visceral Fat & Body Composition
Patient Concern: Belly fat despite an active lifestyle.
๐ Perimenopausal Female patient, BMI < 25 (not eligible for GLP-1 therapy)
๐ Very low muscle mass with elevated body fat % (34%) despite normal BMI
๐ Visceral fat level: 14 (healthy < 10)
๐ Lifestyle: Exercises 4โ5x/week, eats only one meal daily, drinks only 2โ3 glasses of water/day
Provider Plan:
Personalized meal plan & hydration goals.
Exercise regimen emphasizing resistance training.
Abdominal tightening treatment (Morpheus8).
Results After 8 Weeks
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Visceral fat reduced 14 โ 8 (now in healthy range)
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Body fat % improved 34% โ 28%
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BMI remained stable due to muscle gain
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Visible abdominal tightening achieved through resistance training + customized diet + Morpheus8 treatments
โจ Key Takeaway
GLP-1 therapy is not always the right solution for fat reductionโespecially in patients with a normal BMI but low muscle mass. A personalized approach focused on muscle building, nutrition, hydration, and targeted body contouring treatments can dramatically improve visceral fat levels and overall body composition.
