Liposuction Or Tummy Tucking– Which Is Best For Fat Removal?

To be honest, very few of the population above 15 years of age are concerned about their fat physique; and the ones who are, either hold humongous unrealistic desires or fall into the trap of unnecessary fancy cosmetics treatments(lack of knowledge). If you’re someone who is health conscious and wishes to make an informed decision about body fat removal, then this article must be of little interest to you.

First thing first: 

Indulge In A Healthy Diet & Excercise To Lose Fat

Okay, I know you already know this, but it’s worth emphasizing. No other method works best in this regard. Diet and exercise are essential. If these aren’t giving you the results you desire, only then you should consider other options.

First, it’s important to understand that cosmetic treatments like liposuction and non-surgical fat reduction don’t change fat deposition long-term. Even if you maintain the same diet and do routine exercise, your body's chemicals will still signal fat restoration (that’s your unique genetics). So, even if you remove half of your fat cells, the remaining ones can enlarge to compensate. 

This is why, cosmetic treatments like fat removal are best for targeting stubborn fatty pockets; the areas that don’t respond to diet and exercise. Removing fat cells from a specific area can make it harder for your body to deposit fat there in the future, distributing any excess fat more evenly across your body, which makes it less noticeable.

In Which Areas Fat Cells Tend To Linger?

In men, the upper waist area serves as the most common place for fat deposition. It's famously termed as love handles. The other most common flabby bits in both men and women are thighs, lower abdomen or the front tummy area, and chest (though women deny it, but that's what science says). 

The less severe fat pockets are the chin, hands, inside knees, and bra roll area (in women).

Which Cosmetic Treatment Is Best– Liposuction Or Tummy Tuck?

Okay. Before we get into choosing any, let’s understand the fundamental need for these treatments. Losing weight is a broader aspect; cosmetic surgeons advise these fat removal treatments not just to make you feel light-n-tight, but also to save you from skin damage.

This skin damage depends on your lifestyle. Smoking, drinking, fast food consumption, massive weight loss, sun exposure, or even pregnancy can affect your skin’s elasticity. We assess the need for excision or just fat cell removal based on your internal health condition and skin quality.

You can have excess fat with or without skin damage. Skin quality matters more than the amount of skin. If your skin has good elasticity, it will gradually contour to a smaller shape as you lose weight. If it doesn’t, you’ll be left with droopy skin. 

Hence, instead of selecting a treatment, you must determine the purpose.

So, The Big Question: Which Fat Removal Treatment Is The Right Choice For You?

If you have a small amount of fat and a good quality skin, then you will want to remove just the fat cells— go for liposuction. In such conditions, liposuction works best as your body cells doesn’t intend to store fat that often. 

However, if you have gone through massive fat loss (be it from exercise or childbirth) and need to cut down the damaged saggy skin and underneath fat, a tummy tuck would be more helpful. The procedure will relieve you from unwanted flabby bits and excess damaged skin tissues. 

At Kaayakalp, the best cosmetic surgery clinic in Kolkata, a team of expert professionals examines every patient thoroughly; from medical history to dietary, skin quality, and the body’s ability to undergo such cosmetic treatments.

If you think we can help you with your fat removal treatment, consult us before coming to the judgment of liposuction or tummy tuck, or any other cosmetic treatments for the need be.