Spot reduction
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Spot reduction is the idea that if you work a specific muscle group you will decrease the amount of fat in that area. The most common example of this is people focus on abdominal exercises in an effort to lose weight in their stomach area.
The concept of achieving spot reduction by exercising is a myth and has no scientific basis.[citation needed]
Liposuction is a medical procedure which may result in spot reduction, but it can have its own side effects and complications.
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