If you have been suffering from excess fat deposits, loose abdominal muscles, sagging skin, or stretch marks, you may have definitely considered plastic surgery. Liposuction and tummy tuck are both body contouring surgeries. But which one is right for you?
Tummy tuck is recommended for sagging skin. Liposuction does not resolve problems such as, sagging skin, stretch marks, and loose muscles.
Here are few pointers to decide what is best for you.
Age:
The elasticity of the skin reduces with age. If your skin is still elastic, liposuction will fetch you the desired results. If your skin is less elastic, removal of fat may result in sagging.
Tummy tuck is recommended for sagging skin. Liposuction does not resolve problems such as, sagging skin, stretch marks, and loose muscles.
Expectations:
Much depends on the kind of body contour that you desire. If you just want to get rid of the excess fat but are not concerned about a perfect body contour, then liposuction will do the trick. However, if you desire a near perfect contour, then both excessive fat and sagging skin needs to be addressed. A tummy tuck can get rid of fat, and tighten the skin and muscles. Tummy tuck also works best if you’ve had multiple pregnancies and wish to get back to shape. Liposuction is best for removing unwanted abdominal fat that has not responded to exercise and diet.
Fat disposition:
The tendency to accumulate fat varies from person to person. There are different patterns for weight gain and weight loss. Though most people are concerned about abdominal fat deposits, there are others who are bothered about fat accumulation on the hips and back. In such cases, surgeons recommend both liposuction and tummy tuck. If you are bothered about fat deposits in other areas apart from the abdomen, discuss with your surgeon for viable options.
