Choosing Between Liposuction or a Tummy Tuck For a Flatter Tummy By Abigail Aaronson At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

While liposuction and a tummy tuck both work to create a slimmer and flatter stomach in cosmetic surgery patients, the procedures are very different and only apply in very specific situations. The following article will explain the differences between liposuction and a tummy tuck and identify the best candidates for each procedure.

Melt Away the Fat with Liposuction

Liposuction is a fast and effective solution for anyone that wants to quickly eliminate belly fat while creating a sculpted and lean look to the stomach, abs and back. To achieve this look, the plastic surgeon will begin by inserting a saline solution under the skin which ultimately makes the fat easier to remove. From there, the surgeon will make a small incision in the stomach and insert a narrow metal tube known as a cannula tube.

The cannula is then attached to a strong vacuum pump and the fat cells are sucked out of the target area. And by moving the tube around, the surgeon can also shape and sculpt voluptuous curves, defined abs and a tight back in addition to just fat removal.

Ultimately, liposuction is a great procedure for anyone looking permanently remove excess fat in the abdominal region and an equally viable solution for women that have lost their "shape" due to pregnancy and the childbearing process. Liposuction is also a good choice for anyone that consistently struggles with belly fat, as liposuction ensures permanent fat removal to that specific area.

Trim Away Bulk and Excess Skin with Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty (also known as a tummy tuck), really does nothing to address excess fat the way liposuction does above. Instead, a tummy tuck will remove excess skin and tissue to create a tighter and flatter appearance to the abdominal area.

This procedure is ideal for anyone that has lost a significant amount of weight and now has excess skin that won't go away with diet and exercise. It's also a great solution for moms that have undergone a c-section and can't seem to shrink down that lower abdominal "pouch" no matter how hard they try.

In both of those cases, a plastic surgeon will literally cut and permanently remove the excess skin that causes the stomach to hang or look puffy, and adhere the remaining skin together to create a flat, tight and firm stomach.

Get the Best of Both Worlds with Lipoabdominoplasty

For those with weight to lose and excess skin to nip and tuck, a combination procedure known as lipoadominoplasty is typically the best fit. During lipoadominoplasty, the cosmetic surgeon will remove excess fat and sculpt the body using cannula tubes as detailed in the liposuction section above. He or she will then simultaneously remove any excess skin preventing the doctor from creating a smooth and flat stomach.

How to Determine Which Procedure is Best for You

To determine which procedure is ultimately best based on your body type and goals, it's recommended that you set up a free consultation with a board certified cosmetic surgeon. During the consultation the doctor may ask certain questions about weight loss goals, future plans to have children, what you identify as your current problem areas, etc. Then based on those responses, the doctor can then direct you to the best procedure to shrink and tighten the stomach in the quickest time possible.

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