Liposuction vs Tummy Tuck- Which One Do You Choose?

 The excess fat and loose skin on and around the abdomen are a source of self-consciousness and shyness for the majority. Moreover, the fat around the abdomen is very easy to put on but very difficult to get rid of. People choose liposuction or tummy tuck procedures to get rid of the abdominal fat. This article will take into consideration a common question that is put forward by many people: Should tummy tuck be considered over liposuction or liposuction considered over tummy tuck?

 

According to the famous cosmetic surgeon dr Calvin Jung, the difference between a tummy tuck and liposuction is the amount and type of tissues that are removed.

 

What is the procedure of Liposuction?

 

The procedure that focuses on the removal of excess fat is called Liposuction. During this procedure, an excess amount of fat is removed from the body to provide the body with a better shape and contour.

• Liposuction Houston is the procedure of choice when people are concerned about the removal of fat from specific areas of the body, which have the amount of fat that is resistant to both dieting and exercising.
• Moreover, the procedure of liposuction is aimed to tighten the skin area, but does not correct the stretch marks or makes the loose skin tight.

 

What is the procedure of tummy tuck?

 

Tummy tuck which is also known as abdominal liposuction is a procedure in which people choose to correct both the excess body fat and tighten the loosened skin in the abdominal region. These procedures not only remove fat from the abdomen but the muscles in the abdomen are also surgically tightened.

When should a person consider tummy tuck and liposuction?

 

In some cases, where there is an excessive amount of fat that should be readily removed by Liposuction Surgery Houston, the tummy tuck is a procedure done to complement the results of liposuction by removing the excess skin and giving the abdomen a firmer look.

 

1. If a person is unsatisfied with the excess amounts of skin and fat then a tummy tuck in Houston TX may be considered as the right option.
2. If a person has little or no excess skin/stretch marks, liposuction is considered to be a better option for him/her.

 

What are the disadvantages?

 

One disadvantage that a tummy tuck Houston carries over liposuction is that in a tummy tuck, there is a large procedural area something around two feet long. While in liposuction, the abdomen requires minimal incisions, which are hardly noticeable. Another major difference between both these procedures is that in liposuction, there is no movement of the belly button. However, in the tummy tuck procedure, the belly button is taken to a lower level. One benefit that liposuction Houston TX carries over the tummy tuck is that the recovery time in liposuction is quicker than that in the tummy tuck.

 

What are the costs of tummy tuck and liposuction?

 

According to 2020 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average tummy tuck Houston cost is $6,154. While the average cost of liposuction is between $4,000 to $8,000.