THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TUMMY TUCK AND LIPO
FIND OUT WHICH COSMETIC PROCEDURE IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Patients are often confused about how to choose between a tummy tuck and liposuction. Philadelphia and Villanova’s Cross Medical Group can help you select the most suitable option.
Within the world of plastic surgery, patients sometimes mistake tummy tucks and liposuction, which is also commonly referred to as “lipo,” for one another. Although these cosmetic procedures can both give the stomach a slimmer appearance, they are not the same.
HOW A TUMMY TUCK AND LIPO COMPARE
A tummy tuck-which some patients call a “stomach tuck” or “belly tuck”–differs considerably from liposuction. Many people have resistant pockets of unwanted fat on certain areas of the body that don’t respond to diet or exercise. Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that can remove these isolated pockets of excess, subcutaneous fat. However, this treatment on its own won’t address loose, sagging skin or muscle laxity. A tummy tuck can help to tighten or remove sagging skin and repair separated muscles but won’t reduce stubborn fat from transition areas around the stomach such as the flanks, love handles, back, and thighs.
Many patients benefit immensely from having a combined tummy tuck and lipo as this can provide enhanced results. This combination allows you to address loose, sagging skin or separated muscles while also reducing exercise-resistant fat on the stomach and surrounding areas. For example, you can decide to have a tummy tuck with lipo on the flanks for a slimmer, more sculpted physique. When you combine a tummy tuck with lipo, only one surgery and recovery period will be needed. Some people might also decide to have upper abdomen lipo after tummy tuck surgery after a C-section or if they experience weight gain in that area in the future. Note that liposuction and tummy tuck surgery are not for weight loss.
If you are curious about a tummy tuck and/or liposuction, our team can guide you about what to expect before and after a tummy tuck and liposuction, or what happens before and after liposuction without a tummy tuck, or vice versa.
For many people who are interested in a tummy tuck and lipo, how to choose the best tummy tuck in their local area is likely to be one of their primary concerns when they are planning their surgery. They may also have other questions about the cost of a tummy tuck and lipo, or related concerns such as what happens before and after a full tummy tuck or before and after a mini tummy tuck, what to expect before and after lipo on the lower belly or other areas, and more. Patients may also want more advice about tummy tucks and the belly button. Our team is available to answer any questions you have pertaining to tummy tucks and liposuction. We can discuss your body contouring goals when you meet with us for an in-person consultation.
OTHER COSMETIC PROCEDURES BEYOND TUMMY TUCK AND LIPOSUCTION
Cross Medical Group also offers alternative surgical solutions that are designed to meet each patient’s individual goals. Gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction) removes excess fat and tissue to restore a more masculine appearance to the male chest. Although a combined tummy tuck and liposuction is one of the most popular treatment options, liposuction is also frequently used for enhancing the contours of other areas of the body as well. Mommy Makeover usually involves a combination of tummy tuck, liposuction, and other procedures such as breast surgery to help a patient restore their prepregnancy physique.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
Contact Cross Medical Group if you would like to know more about the benefits of combining tummy tuck and liposuction. Call us in Philadelphia (215) 561-9100 or Main Line's Villanova (610) 688-9100. You can also send a message online to request a consultation.
