Moreover, the risks of tummy tucks include bleeding, skin loss, asymmetry, persisting pain, keloids, and even death. On the other hand, liposuction has a lot of side effects. After the operation, you will experience bruising, swelling, scars, pain, numbness, post-operative weight gain, and very limited mobility. The possible complications include infections, damages to the skin, puncture of internal organs, contour irregularities, burns, and fluid imbalance. The list of cons for liposuction go on and on; but these are the worst case scenarios.If thorough liposuction is performed in the lower abdomen, there will be significant post-operative contraction of the skin. Skin that has developed stretch marks may require laser-assisted liposuction (such as ProLipo laser or SlimLipo laser) to further enhance post-operative skin contraction; the laser procedure is performed at the same time as liposuction. Even when abdominoplasty is a consideration, in nearly all cases liposuction is also necessary.
At a minimum, patients should be prepared to take a couple of weeks off from work and will not be able to do strenuous activities for several weeks. Depending on the extent of tissue removed, some patients may require months to feel fully recovered. It's not uncommon for those with excess abdominal fat to also have excess skin, as is often the case after pregnancy or significant weight loss.
Tummy tuck surgery requires general anesthesia. After liposuction, you may feel stiff and sore for a few days and bruising is normal. You will wear a compression garment for the first few weeks to control the swelling. You should begin walking around as soon as possible, but should avoid strenuous activity for several weeks.
A huge incision is made right above the pubic region exposing your entire abdominal wall so the abdominal muscles can be sutured together in a new, tighter arrangement. After the abdominal muscles have been sutured together, the skin is pulled down until it is tight, and any excess skin is trimmed away. Finally, the incision is sewn up. After comparing the descriptions of liposuction and a tummy tuck, a tummy tuck is a far more complex procedure.
The goal of body contouring is to ensure that you have the best-looking body possible. Selecting the best body contouring procedure is essential to getting the results you desire. Many of our patients wonder: is a tummy tuck or liposuction better for taking care of my paunchy belly? The best way to determine which procedure is right for you is in a personal consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Hartog.
A compression garment is worn after a tummy tuck, just as it is after liposuction. A rounded, unflattering look on the stomach area can be caused by a variety of things. The good news is there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Whether you’ve given birth, lost excess weight, or have had lingering issues despite regular diet and exercise, both liposuction and tummy tuck surgery are extremely viable options that are worth considering. Most importantly, remember that you’re not on your own. Don’t worry if you’re not sure which procedure is right for you. Come in for a consultation and we can discuss all the options for addressing your areas of concern along with best practices for a speedy recovery.
Tummy Tuck: Excess abdominal skin and fat is the telltale sign of good tummy tuck candidates. The procedure is often a good choice for men and women who have lost significant weight; it is most commonly performed on women who have had children. Liposuction: Head-to-toe isn’t quite accurate, but it’s close. Liposuction removes excess fat from areas large (e.g., abdomen, buttocks, lower back) and small (e.g., knees, fat just below the chin).
Patients that have had this sequence of surgeries are very happy with the results, because they get the maximum flattening of the abdomen possible. Those are some of the main issues in deciding if you need liposuction or a tummy tuck, or possibly both. And further information can be received at the time of your consultation.
