Phil Heath stomach cosmetic surgery - here's the scoop

[gib]

So, I hear, from a respected source, that Phil actually had cosmetic surgery on the gut. i'm talking not just the skin or the penoris thing, but actually removal of tissue, muscle, etc to create a more streamlined look. Not saying it's "wrong" but it may mark an interesting new trend of guys with the big guts. Lets see how it looks on stage. Again, not confirmed as true, but its an interesting  rumor and may explain also the long absence.

[Matt]

Craig Titus had surgery for his chest around 2004, posted it here, and I think Goatboy called him out for it, saying such surgeries should be considered cheating.  Craig than asked to have the post removed.

I guess Craig didn't want the judges to have negative views about him.

[Flexacon]

He had some kinda mesh put in a few years ago, but it popped when he got to low levels of body fat (2018?)

He went for a similar surgery again, but this time he took an extended period of time off to let it heal.

This all goes back to his childhood when his parents chose to have surgery done on his stomach for some kind issue he had (he basically blamed his parents for his gut)

It's debatable if this falls under cosmetic surgery or corrective surgery. I don't see this particular surgery helping anyone else.

[gib]

Yeah, well its one thing having surgery to add things in, eg fake calfs, bicep implants, etc. Fake tits on the ladies in pretty much standard. As is the use of injectable substances to full out the muscle. The difference of the allegation against Phil is that he has had tissue removed to created a slimmer and more aesthetic waistline. Arguably no different to a lady who has her nose narrowed for a sharper facial look. Will be interesting to see if someone interviews him as asks directly on this point (and how he reacts in his response).



 

[Fortress]

What a “sport” of fairy boys.

Surgery to “streamline” your midsection.

Oh brother. 

[Flexacon]

Yeah, well its one thing having surgery to add things in, eg fake calfs, bicep implants, etc. Fake tits on the ladies in pretty much standard. As is the use of injectable substances to full out the muscle. The difference of the allegation against Phil is that he has had tissue removed to created a slimmer and more aesthetic waistline. Arguably no different to a lady who has her nose narrowed for a sharper facial look. Will be interesting to see if someone interviews him as asks directly on this point (and how he reacts in his response).

He had tissue removed as a kid, but then as an adult and as his gut grew bigger it burst through the tissue that was holding it in. That's why he had a mesh put in, to hold it back. Having more tissue removed makes no sense as it's the lack of tissue that was causing the issue.

Are you saying he had an organ or part of his colon removed or something? Surgery to streamline his obliques?

[gib]

Not sure if its any organ that was removed. But what I heard was fat and actual muscle tissue "carved away". I guess there might be some type of internal coreset type mesh there also, but what I thought was interesting was the actual removal of substantial amounts of tissue. I'm curious to see how it looks.

[AbrahamG]

If his stomach issues are resolved, it's game over and a three way tie for most Mr. Olympia wins.  Would be awesome to see him get 9 next year.  Let the meltdowns begin.

[Taffin]

Visceral fat removal surgery - I posted about this before (I think)

Originally developed for morbidly obese people to reduce insulin resistance (I think)

It was only a matter of time before a 'light touch' version came along for aesthetic reasons (smh)

[joswift]

What a “sport” of fairy boys.

Surgery to “streamline” your midsection.

Oh brother. 

reminds me of actresses having ribs removed to get a smaller waist

[MAXX]

Visceral fat removal surgery - I posted about this before (I think)

Originally developed for morbidly obese people to reduce insulin resistance (I think)

It was only a matter of time before a 'light touch' version came along for aesthetic reasons (smh)

You have a source for that or is it just you imagining things?

He did have a pretty severe hernia of his abdominal wall. Like pregnant women gets. Doubt that is fixable. And what ever pushed it out and herniated it to begin with will do the same again. Especially for someone lifting heavy.

[Dave D]

You have a source for that or is it just you imagining things?

He did have a pretty severe hernia of his abdominal wall. Like pregnant women gets. Doubt that is fixable. And what ever pushed it out and herniated it to begin with will do the same again. Especially for someone lifting heavy.

Phil wont have to worry about this being an issue.

[Howard]

Unrestricted drug use and synthol are totally legit, so we can't allow surgery.
Before you know it the females will compete in bikini and figure with boob jobs.

Oh, the humanity

[King Shizzo]

Yeah, well its one thing having surgery to add things in, eg fake calfs, bicep implants, etc. Fake tits on the ladies in pretty much standard. As is the use of injectable substances to full out the muscle. The difference of the allegation against Phil is that he has had tissue removed to created a slimmer and more aesthetic waistline. Arguably no different to a lady who has her nose narrowed for a sharper facial look. Will be interesting to see if someone interviews him as asks directly on this point (and how he reacts in his response).

It's probably something normal folks call "hernia surgery".

[Humble Narcissist]

How long before a bodybuilder competes with all implanted muscles?

[King Shizzo]

How long before a bodybuilder competes with all implanted muscles?

Doesn't The 2020 Olympia start today in Orlando, Florida?

[hazbin]

Yeah, well its one thing having surgery to add things in, eg fake calfs, bicep implants, etc. Fake tits on the ladies in pretty much standard. As is the use of injectable substances to full out the muscle. The difference of the allegation against Phil is that he has had tissue removed to created a slimmer and more aesthetic waistline. Arguably no different to a lady who has her nose narrowed for a sharper facial look. Will be interesting to see if someone interviews him as asks directly on this point (and how he reacts in his response).

phil read this and thought

'what? i can get my nose narrowed???'

[Humble Narcissist]

Doesn't The 2020 Olympia start today in Orlando, Florida?

Ha, ha, I forgot.

[King Shizzo]

phil read this and thought

'what? i can get my nose narrowed???'

....

[Ronnie Rep]

It's probably something normal folks call "hernia surgery".

Exactly, I had the same thing as a kid on my lower left groin area. You can see it popping out when there is any pressure put on my abdominal area.

[Mr Anabolic]

So, I hear, from a respected source, that Phil actually had cosmetic surgery on the gut. i'm talking not just the skin or the penoris thing, but actually removal of tissue, muscle, etc to create a more streamlined look. Not saying it's "wrong" but it may mark an interesting new trend of guys with the big guts. Lets see how it looks on stage. Again, not confirmed as true, but its an interesting  rumor and may explain also the long absence.

And it isn't about blipcoins.  I'm shocked.

[CalvinH]

Whats weirder, people who do it or people who care abut it

[Deacon Jeschin]

Craig Titus had surgery for his chest around 2004, posted it here, and I think Goatboy called him out for it, saying such surgeries should be considered cheating.  Craig than asked to have the post removed.

I guess Craig didn't want the judges to have negative views about him.

I see Craig's point.  The last thing he wants to be known for is someone who is dishonest.

[Taffin]

You have a source for that or is it just you imagining things?

LOL - bit of both 



The surgery seems real enough (I think), but I invented the fact that Mr Heath had undergone the procedure - you'd need to find a pretty laissez-faire surgeon to do something that drastic for purely cosmetic reasons... or go to Brazil of course 

Surgical Removal of Visceral Fat Tissue (Omentectomy) Associated to Bariatric Surgery: Effects on Insulin Sensitivity

The intraabdominal fat is associated with insulin resistance, a condition that is in the basis of diabetes, metabolic syndrome and some cardiovascular diseases. It is not clear whether it is the origin of it or a surrogate marker only. We intend to compare the effects of bariatric surgery with versus without omentectomy in morbidly obese people intended to go through bariatric surgery, accessing insulin sensitivity by metabolic tests.

If the visceral fat is causative of insulin resistance, its surgical removal (omentectomy) might lead to improvement of insulin action, as seen in animal studies and in one study with morbidly obese human volunteers.

Study Type  :   Interventional  (Clinical Trial)

https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00545805

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