Which Body Contouring Option Suits You Best? Tummy Tuck or Liposuction?

Every woman desires a slimmer, flatter stomach. Right!

Even if careful dieting and exercise have helped you achieve your ideal weight, many people find themselves with a little extra fat and loose skin around the midsection. Tummy tucks and liposuction are two popular procedures for dealing with these issues, but what is the difference between the two surgeries? And which one is appropriate for your concerns?

In this blog post, CI Plastic will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both procedures, as well as how to choose the best approach.

Tummy Tuck Surgery

Tummy tucks are ideal for healthy people who gain stubborn fat in their midsection that diet and exercise have not been able to remove. If your abdomen is sagging or protruding based on age, pregnancy, weight loss, or previous surgeries, and you have no other health issues, you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck. Dr. Dhaval Patel will make a horizontal incision across your hips, between your pubic area and belly button during a tummy tuck.

As a result, the stomach is flatter and smoother, with a faint scar across the hip area. With proper diet and exercise, the results of a tummy tuck can be permanent. Significant weight gain will undo the effects of your tummy tuck.

When compared to liposuction, tummy tucks require more time and effort. A tummy tuck reconstructs the muscles of the abdomen and removes excess skin, whereas lipo only removes excess fat.

Liposuction

The one who is having an issue of stubborn fat that does not respond to exercise or diet is likely the right candidate for liposuction. Liposuction surgery in Chicago can be used to remove excess fat from virtually any area of the body, including the stomach, arms, back, legs, and even under the chin.

During the procedure, saline, water, and anesthesia solution are injected into the fat cells to be removed. The fat is then extracted with a cannula, which is similar to an IV needle.

Liposuction does not remove excess skin. This is why it is ideal for removing small fat deposits. Moreover, liposuction is not for weight loss surgery, and you will not lose any amount of weight. Although the fat cells are permanent, lipo does not prevent you from gaining weight in the future. You will need to maintain exercise and diet to keep your new figure.

Which is better for you?

The results:

Liposuction and tummy tuck surgery in Chicago- can produce a flatter, smoother stomach with long-term results. Future weight gain may have an impact on the outcomes of both procedures.

Liposuction permanently removes excess fat tissue from the body, which will not return unless the patient gains weight in the future. Most patients are encouraged by their excellent liposuction results, which sparked a renewed interest in healthy habits.

The results of a tummy tuck are permanent unless there is future weight gain or pregnancies that can re-stretch the abdominal wall. The procedure permanently removes the excess skin. Tummy tucks leave a visible surgical scar along the lower stomach, but this fades over time.

Recovery time:

The recovery time for liposuction is six to eight days, but the tummy tuck takes two to three weeks. You should take time off from work and avoid strenuous activity during this period. During the first few days, you may need to enlist the assistance of a friend or family member. If you want to recover quickly, liposuction may be a good option for you.

Scarring:

Scarring will be kept to a minimum by a board-certified plastic surgeon with years of experience and training. However, regardless of how good a surgeon is, there will always be a scar from liposuction or a tummy tuck. Patients will have small scars at the cannula site after liposuction. These should gradually fade. A tummy tuck surgery will result in a slightly larger scar. It will run across the lower abdomen but should be strategically placed so that underwear and bathing suits can cover it. This, too, should fade with time. If you don't want a large scar, you should consider liposuction; however, if the tradeoff of sagging skin is worth it, you should consider a tummy tuck procedure in Chicago.

Can we choose Tummy tuck and Liposuction together?

While liposuction and tummy tucks are both excellent procedures on their own, many patients combine the two. We may use both procedures depending on the results you want. Liposuction is excellent for sculpting and shaping, whereas a tummy tuck can tighten skin and muscle. Come in and tell us about your requirements; we'll help you decide which procedure is best for you.

It is critical to consult with double board-certified cosmetic surgeons in Chicago like Dr. Dhaval Patel. During a private consultation, your surgeon will thoroughly examine your body, discuss your goals, and provide expert advice on the most effective and least invasive plastic surgery solution available.