08/17/2025
Case Study: Visceral Fat & Body Composition
Patient Concern: Belly fat despite an active lifestyle.
📌 Perimenopausal Female patient, BMI < 25 (not eligible for GLP-1 therapy)
📌 Very low muscle mass with elevated body fat % (34%) despite normal BMI
📌 Visceral fat level: 14 (healthy < 10)
📌 Lifestyle: Exercises 4–5x/week, eats only one meal daily, drinks only 2–3 glasses of water/day
Provider Plan:
Personalized meal plan & hydration goals.
Exercise regimen emphasizing resistance training.
Abdominal tightening treatment (Morpheus8).
Results After 8 Weeks
✅ Visceral fat reduced 14 → 8 (now in healthy range)
✅ Body fat % improved 34% → 28%
✅ BMI remained stable due to muscle gain
✅ Visible abdominal tightening achieved through resistance training + customized diet + Morpheus8 treatments
✨ Key Takeaway
GLP-1 therapy is not always the right solution for fat reduction—especially 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.
