Liposuction and Tummy Tuck: What is Better?

An increasing number of people in the modern times are happily choosing cosmetic procedures to remove extra fat and give their body a well-toned appearance. Thanks to advanced cosmetology, people have choices in cosmetic procedures. 

However, these procedures are only for those who are in dire need to lose weight and shape their body. If you can do this through diet and exercise, good. This is because most of the procedures are invasive in nature. They come with their own sets of risks and complications, just like any other surgery. 

Two of the most popular procedures are liposuction and tummy tuck. Both are invasive and both are equally effective in giving you a shapely appearance. Yet, there are differences in both procedures. 

Also, you need to be in the hands of an expert surgeon for a successful procedure and the best results. 

Here is a glimpse of both the procedures. 

Liposuction 

Liposuction Maryland, as the name suggests, is an invasive method that “sucks” out extra fat from your abdominal area. The surgeon inserts a tube, called cannula, through an incision at the abdominal area. The device breaks down fat and sucks it. 

It is seen that liposuction works best on love handles (fat on each side of waist) and saddle bags present on thighs of obese people. These are stubborn fat deposits that refuse to go despite rigorous gym workouts and weight loss diets. 

The best candidates for liposuction, according to surgeons, are overweight people displaying localized fat in certain areas. Patients with firm and elastic skin are suited for this procedure. 

Tummy tuck

Tummy Tuck is also called abdominoplasty. The process removes extra fat and loose skin around the abdominal area. It tightens abdominal wall muscles. 

The procedure is best suited for people who have an unattractive paunch. With age or after pregnancy, skin at the abdominal area sags. This may look unattractive. Usually, exercises fail to tighten loose skin. This also happens when you lose weight abruptly. It leaves a lot of loose skin behind. Tummy tuck is a great procedure in these cases, suggests reputable surgeons. 

One of the major differences between liposuction and tummy tuck is that the latter does not require you to have firm and elastic skin. This means older people can also be good candidates for tummy tuck. 

Differences between both procedures in a nutshell

• Liposuction features smaller incisions and is less painful than tummy tuck. The latter gives you good amount of stitches.
• Tummy tuck, MD procedures features bigger incisions, so more bleeding. You may feel weak after surgery and its recovery time is more than liposuction. 
• Liposuction suits younger patients with elastic and firm skin, while tummy tuck is for all, young and old. 
• Tummy tuck is for removal of large fat deposits, while liposuction works best on localized fat deposits. 

What is better?

It is not the question of ‘what is better’ but what your case is. Your surgeon knows best. Depending on your fat deposits, age, and overall health condition, your surgeon will help you choose between liposuction and tummy tuck or a combo.