Since the day they have been in existence, liposuction and tummy tuck have been confused from one another. Most people are confused about the difference between a liposuction and tummy tuck when it comes to improving the appearance of the abdomen aka the tummy. A common misconception is that while tummy tuck reduces the fat, liposuction tightens and shrinks up the skin.
In this article, we are trying to break down these common misconceptions and confusions regarding liposuction to help you choose the best procedure for your body issues.
What is Liposuction?
Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery performed around the world. It is a simple but invasive surgical procedure, where a metallic tube called cannula connected to a vacuum suction device is inserted into your body. By moving this tube back and forth, the fat is sucked out from under the skin thereby removing the unwanted body fat that refuses to leave your body through exercise.
Plastic surgeons use larger and more aggressive cannula when it comes to removing a high amount of fat from areas such as the abdomen, flanks and arms, while smaller cannulas are used for neck and chin liposuctions. Although the procedure can effectively remove fat from your body, it is impossible to remove excess skin through the procedure.
However, it is the perfect procedure to get rid of fat, if you have good skin elasticity and just wants to get rid of the excess fat.
What is Tummy Tuck?
As the name suggests, the procedure focuses on the abdomen and is the best method to remove both fat and the skin around the abdominal region. This is why a tummy tuck is the most popular procedure among women to get rid of their post-pregnancy fat and loose skin.
Candidates for a tummy tuck must be of healthy and of reasonable weight to be considered for the surgery. The procedure poses some risk for heavier patients. Unlike liposuction, which removes a lot of fat and brings down some of the body weight along with it, a tummy tuck is not the right procedure for any kind of weight loss goals.
Although the procedure involves fat removal, it is more about contouring your abdomen and making it less obvious rather than significant fat reduction and associated weight loss. Further, unlike the liposuction procedure, tummy tuck also involves tightening the loose skin on the abdomen, which is why it is a favoured procedure by young mothers.
Which One Is Better?
There is no clear answer to this question as both procedures have a fairly different impact on your body. While liposuction removes extra fat on your body, it does nothing to the loose skin. If you are looking for a tummy tuck, especially after pregnancy, it might be better suited for you to effectively contour your abdomen and remove the loose skin as well.
If you are looking forward to removing a bigger portion of body fat and has good skin elasticity, liposuction can work best for you. Anyone with loose skin that needs to be removed might want to consider a tummy tuck as an alternate solution.
