Cosmetic Surgeries for the Seasons
Many women long for the flat midsections that can be seen in almost any celebrity magazine that one picks up off a newsstand. While one must understand that most of these pictures are enhanced, a flat, toned tummy is not impossible. With today’s cosmetic surgery techniques, surgeons can help women of all ages and ethnicities attain the midsections of their dreams. The question is whether a liposuction or a tummy tuck is the right choice.
What Are the Differences?
A liposuction is simply used to remove areas of stubborn fat. Women who have tried diet and exercise yet still have fat to lose may want to consider liposuction. This procedure can correct the bulges around the midsection, such as the love handles or the fat beneath the belly button. In addition, liposuctions can also be used in many other areas of the body, such as in the thighs, buttocks, and hips, to remove unwanted fat. However, liposuction cannot remove excessive skin or underlying tissues, nor can it remove stretch marks that are seen after pregnancy or weight loss.
In these cases, a tummy tuck will be necessary. Not only can a tummy tuck remove unwanted fat but also it can remove excessive skin and tissues and reshape the entire belly. This is a more invasive procedure that is often used by women who are done having children or by men or women who have lost massive amounts of weight and who want to celebrate their bodies.
Which Procedure is Better for You?
Patients may initially turn to liposuction because is is shorter and less painful than a tummy tuck is. However, in many scenarios, a tummy tuck is actually the preferred procedure because it will better solve all the problems around the midsection. In addition, individuals should keep in mind that the procedures are sometimes used together; after the excess fat is removed via liposuction, the belly is reshaped with a tummy tuck. Keep in mind that a tummy tuck does leave a low-lying scar, which can usually be covered up with bikini bathing suits. Patients who are older or who have gone through multiple pregnancies will most likely need the tummy tuck.
The best way to know which option is best is to meet with a qualified cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Tavoussi can provide consultations to those who are interested in contouring their bellies and who need help determining which procedure is right for them.
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