Tummy tuck and liposuction may be done at the same time. When the procedure is combined, the surgeon will thin out the fatty tissue through liposuction and then remove the extra skin. Liposuction also allows for additional contouring of the waist and hip area. Tummy tuck is a more involved procedure than liposuction and requires a longer recovery period.Liposuction can help reduce specific areas that seem to be immune to diets and exercise, such as hips, outer thighs and the lower abdomen. Liposuction suits those who are near their ideal body weight and have good abdominal muscle tone. Liposuction simply removes any excess fat under the skin and above the stomach muscles, aiding in the reduction of certain problem areas. It is not the best solution for those who are overweight or obese looking to drop pounds, since it is not safe to remove large amounts of fat in a single day.
Tummy tuck: In this procedure, excess skin is also removed in addition to the removal of the excess fat from the abdomen. The skin around the stomach can be stretched out because of the pregnancy or weight shifts. So, for the restoration of the flat and contoured midsection, tummy tuck can be considered.
A tummy tuck is a more invasive procedure than liposuction, as it works to tighten abdominal muscles while also removing excess skin and fat. As a result, it is a more transformative procedure, which can drastically improve an individual’s physique, making it the best choice for people hoping to achieve a flat stomach.
How about timing for a Tummy Tuck? We recommend waiting until after you have lost all the weight you plan to lose, and after you have had all your babies! Each pregnancy stretches out the muscles, fat and skin. Our goal is to take care of each layer in one Tummy Tuck operation. Timing it properly helps make this possible.
A patient who has had a tummy tuck generally needs to take two weeks off from work to recover. A tummy tuck also leaves a scar while a liposuction does not. Both procedures should be done after the patient has achieved whatever weight loss goals they might have had. Neither procedure is intended to help with weight loss.
As mentioned before, tummy tucks can be substantial surgeries, with incisions extending all the way from one hip to the other. In some instances, this can lead to considerable scarring in the lower abdominal and pubic areas. Luckily, the scar will be below the waistline, invisible when wearing clothes or a swimsuit. Also, with a tummy tuck, the belly button has to be surgically repositioned and reconstructed, which can lead to a unnatural appearance in some cases. Liposuction has less severe scarring, since the incision sites are so small.
Fat embolism: this is rare, but dangerous. Fat becomes trapped in the body’s circulatory system. Tummy tucks are associated with a higher possibility of risks than other cosmetic procedures. What Can I Expect During Recovery? Abdominal liposuction is generally an outpatient procedure. Recovery is usually quick, with most people returning to work and their everyday activities within a few days.
The human body is made of different components. All of these components are important and play a significant role in the body. The fats are present in different areas of the body. If these fats cross a particular limit, the body shape starts changing due to an accumulation of fats in the body. In this situation, it is important to remove the unwanted fats to contour the body. Some kinds of fat are stubborn and we cannot get rid of through dieting and exercise.
