What is better for a flatter stomach, a liposuction or a tummy tuck?

Accumulated fat around the abdominal area can result in an unseemly appearance. Often the tummy appearance that stubborn abdominal fat gives you becomes a cause of your low self-esteem. All of your fashionable clothes may be too short for your protruding tummy. You can exercise to get rid of fat, but it takes time and may not be medically advisable in some cases. In such cases, there are two body cosmetic surgery options you can choose from. One is liposuction and another is abdominoplasty. Both have pros and cons. Which one to choose is best can only be determined by an experienced cosmetic surgeon by evaluating individual cases.

liposuction

Liposuction involves different methods to remove abdominal fat.

• The cosmetic surgeon numbs the area with local anesthesia and inserts a tube through which the fat is removed.
• Ultrasound can be used to liquefy fat cells and facilitate suction of the liquefied fat through the tube.
• The laser can be used to liquefy the fat and extract it with the help of the tube.

Liposuction is safe, less invasive, removes excess fat and creates a better body profile as it can be applied to any area of ​​the body where fat has accumulated. However, there is a possibility that fat cells can regenerate if the diet and exercise regimen is hampered.

tummy tuck

The tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a surgical process in which the plastic surgeon cuts the layers of fat and also the skin, contouring the abdominal area. People with a sagging abdomen and excess abdominal fat, as well as stretched skin, are the best candidates for a tummy tuck.

The plastic surgeon can only tighten the skin, repair the muscle walls and skin, or perform an extended tummy tuck that covers the belly and sides, leaving a long, horizontal scar. These scars are usually made with such precision by the expert cosmetic surgeon that they are hidden in the natural folds of the body and also heal over time.

Which is better?

It is important to understand that these are two different surgical processes. Liposuction removes only fat, and if you choose SmartLipo, it will tighten your skin. Abdominoplasties remove skin and fatty tissue and tighten muscles. Liposuction removes subcutaneous fat but the skin remains intact and stretch marks and wrinkled, loose skin may remain after the process. Liposuction can be applied to any part of the body that has excess fat accumulation. Abdominoplasty is more comprehensive and deals not only with fat removal, but also tightens muscles and removes stretched skin. The process stretches but the result is a smooth and taut abdominal region. In some cases, the board-certified plastic surgeon may recommend a combination of both measures to achieve the desired effect.

Liposuction is cheaper than abdominoplasty, but it has limited results and only works in certain cases. However, a tummy tuck works best if the skin is stretched and the abdominal muscles have been loosened. Liposuction is often recommended to remove localized fat cells.