Fat suppression techniques

Fat suppression techniques are specialized methods used in medical imaging, like MRI, to reduce or eliminate the signal from fat tissue in the body. Fat tissue naturally appears bright on imaging scans, which can sometimes obscure or interfere with the details of nearby structures. By selectively suppressing fat signals, these techniques improve the clarity and contrast of the images, making it easier to identify abnormalities or specific tissues. Common methods include chemical shift selective imaging and spectral fat saturation, which target fat's unique magnetic properties without affecting the surrounding tissues.