Every individual wants to look beautiful. One attribute that people feel reflects the real meaning behind the word ‘beautiful’ is a flat stomach. Looking slim has become a style statement and is generally found to be synonymous with confidence and personality. People are looking for ways to achieve this all the time. Liposuction surgery and tummy tuck surgery are the two solutions commonly encountered. Let us understand the difference between the two and how to make the right choice.
1. Liposuction and Tummy tuck: What’s the Difference?
A very common question asked and the topic discussed is liposuction vs tummy tuck.
Both are two different surgical procedures that aim to achieve the same result of having a flatter, tighter, and smaller stomach. The main difference lies in the procedure, risk factors, recovery time, and so on. It is always important to remember that both these body shaping procedures give you the body you want, maintaining them is up to you. If you gain weight after the procedure, the results diminish and disappear over a period of time. If regular exercise and diet is followed then the results even get better over a period of time which also translates to a healthier lifestyle.
Liposuction, involves the removal of fat deposits in the targeted area. This process involves the use of a vacuum and ultrasonic emulsification to suck out the fat deposits. This is not a permanent solution and the fat can get reaccumulated in the future if the patient puts on weight. Good skin quality and muscle tone are pre-requisite to liposuction surgery. If the skin quality is poor and the underlying muscle has poor tone, liposuction does not give good results and should not be done. In these cases, patients require a skin excision procedure, and in the case of tummy that is known as the tummy tuck. After liposuction, swelling takes 4-6 weeks to subside, although in some it can take longer and the patient is required to wear a compression garment during this period.
Tummy Tuck Surgery has 3 components, one of which is liposuction. The other two components are removal of excess skin and correction of underlying muscle weakness and poor tone. Poor skin quality is often seen in patients who have undergone massive weight loss, bariatric surgery, or after pregnancy. It is important to realize that poor skin quality cannot be addressed by diet or exercise. The tummy tuck is necessary in these cases to give a flat, toned look to the abdomen. The recovery period is longer in the case of tummy tuck and it takes 8-12 weeks for the swelling to subside. A compression garment should be worn for this period of time.
2. Which one should you consider?
Let us talk about Liposuction and why it should be considered.
One of the most commonly performed procedures is liposuction. This is usually preferred in cases where the individual has good skin quality and good muscle tone. This method is best for those who exercise regularly and are on a healthy diet. Most importantly, a near-normal BMI is essential for best results.
Moving onto Tummy tuck surgery, you may consider it as an answer to your sagging, wrinkled and loose skin. After going through weight loss, you often find yourself facing hanging skin. This method of surgery can help you remove excess skin and give you the tightened, flatter, and smoother skin than before. This is a lasting solution but only till the time, your weight doesn’t shift to the higher side drastically or in the case of pregnancy.
One way to determine whether you need liposuction or tummy tuck is to bend forward 45 degrees and look at yourself in the mirror. While doing this, suck in your stomach as much as possible. If you still have loose hanging skin, then it means you probably need a tummy tuck.
Before deciding on which procedure, always consult a board-certified plastic surgeon to understand and decide which procedure you should go for.
Keeping these differences in mind will help you choose the option that can offer you desired results. Both methods offer different results and you can easily outline the right choice.
Take Away
Handa Aesthetics and Plastics in Delhi provides individual treatments of liposuction and tummy tuck. At the same time, those looking for a combined treatment can also find the best possible accommodations right here. The clinic is well equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced machinery. The surgeons are renowned for their work and provide the most cost-effective treatment with modern techniques. Though their prime objective is to fulfill the most basic needs of the patients while keeping in mind the best provisions for complete comfort.
