Many cosmetic surgery patients are concerned about stubborn fat pockets that refuse to respond to diet and exercise. Localized fat can be tough to eliminate permanently. A chronic stomach "paunch" is the most prevalent symptom. Bulges on the flanks and back, as well as persistent thigh fat.
Liposuction has been one of the most popular and often done cosmetic treatments for many years, and for good reason. This surgical treatment safely, effectively, and permanently eliminates fat and refines body shapes.
Nonsurgical or minimally invasive liposuction techniques have gained in popularity in recent years. These body sculpting techniques typically do not necessitate an incision or anaesthesia, and they offer a shorter recovery time.
Continue reading to learn about the differences between the two fat-loss methods and which one is best for you.
Liposuction is a surgical fat-reduction treatment that rose to prominence in the 1980s. During the treatment, a board-certified cosmetic surgeon uses a cannula, a short, hollow tube, to carefully and precisely remove extra fat. When the surgeon inserts the cannula into the fat deposit, suction is utilized to remove extra fat cells and shape a leaner body contour.
Liposuction is a great way to remove fat from the legs, abdomen, back, arms, face, and neck. Although it generates more dramatic results than other noninvasive fat removal procedures, it needs a four-week recovery period and is typically more expensive.
Nonsurgical fat reduction methods use a range of topical tactics to target and kill undesirable fat cells rather than a surgical operation. Popular nonsurgical body sculpting treatments include:
CoolSculpting by Allergan is an excellent option for folks who are close to their desired weight but wish to shrink small, localised problem areas on the hips, abdomen, or thighs. In this procedure, a specialised cryolipolysis machine is utilised to chill undesirable fat cells to the point of death while causing no injury to neighbouring tissues. In the days and weeks following treatment, dead fat cells are eliminated from the body. The final outcome is disclosed three months later.
Cutera's truSculpt therapy, on the other hand, employs regulated radiofrequency technology to destroy fat cells on the hips, thighs, buttocks, and tummy. The average treatment lasts around an hour, and most patients need one to two treatments to see notable effects.
BodyTite by inMode is a minimally invasive procedure that tightens skin and eliminates undesirable fat deposits by using radiofrequency energy. An inner probe uses heat energy to help melt fat and strengthen collagen bands beneath the skin's surface, and an external applicator uses radiofrequency radiation to tighten the skin even further. BodyTite is considered minimally invasive since your surgeon must make a small incision to place the internal applicator probe; nonetheless, it is less invasive than liposuction. BodyTite is a fantastic option for persons who have minor to moderate levels of extra fat and loose skin who want to skip the extended recovery time required by surgery. The majority of patients indicate that they see benefits within a few days, with complete results apparent in two to three weeks. Because BodyTite stimulates collagen synthesis in the skin, patients should expect to experience ongoing skin tightening in the months following surgery.
Cynosure's SmartLipo, sometimes known as "laser liposuction," is a minimally invasive surgery that uses triple wavelength laser technology to remove extra fat around the muscles and tighten loose, sagging skin. SmartLipo's laser dissolves body and/or face fat, which your body then naturally processes and excretes. To eliminate any extra fluids that may accumulate during the process, a small catheter is placed into the treatment area. Because of the tiny tube used, SmartLipo is most suited for parts of the face that standard liposuction cannot fully address, such as the jowls, chin, jaw, and neck. SmartLipo is also great for contouring problem fat areas like the abdomen, back, flanks, thighs, buttocks, and upper arms. Because SmartLipo is less intrusive than liposuction, tissue damage at treatment areas is reduced. The SmartLipo method produces fast results with minimal downtime.
SculpSure by Cynosure is a non-invasive laser body sculpting procedure that eliminates excess fat beneath the chin (submental fat), love handles, the back, the stomach, and the inner and outer thighs. SculpSure, like CoolSculpting and truSculpt, is appropriate for patients who are nearing their goal weight but wish to decrease stubborn, exercise- and diet-resistant fat areas. Unlike CoolSculpting, which freezes fat cells, SculpSure destroys fat cells with heat (a process known as apoptosis). In clinical trials, SculpSure was demonstrated to be successful at permanently removing up to 24 percent of fat cells in a treated area. The great majority of patients benefit from a series of 25-minute treatments.
Both liposuction and nonsurgical body shaping have benefits and drawbacks.
Liposuction is a more intrusive fat removal procedure that harms the treatment area. Patients may experience discomfort, bruising, and swelling for up to ten days following the operation. CoolSculpting, truSculpt, and SculpSure are all non-invasive therapies that provide minimal discomfort during and after treatment.
Liposuction does not have its full impact until 6 months after the swelling has decreased and the treated region has healed. CoolSculpting and other noninvasive fat removal procedures have obvious results weeks and months after the surgery. While neither liposuction nor nonsurgical body contouring treatments can fully replace weight loss, liposuction offers more dramatic and long-term benefits, as well as some skin reduction.
Due to the healing process, patients must limit their normal activities and exercise with caution for many days after liposuction. CoolSculpting, truSculpt, and SculpSure do not require a lengthy recovery period, and patients can resume regular activities right away; nevertheless, patients should expect some discomfort and edoema. Nonsurgical fat reduction produces fewer visible outcomes, but you can return to work and resume your life much sooner.
Liposuction may be a realistic treatment for large amounts of extra fat. It has the potential to drastically transform your physique in a variety of ways all at once. Some downsides of invasive procedures include a higher cost and a higher risk of poor health effects.
If you are at your optimal weight, have decent skin elasticity, and wish to target small, stubborn problem areas, nonsurgical fat removal may be a better alternative. However, the outcomes will be less spectacular, and more treatments may be required.
A consultation with a board-certified cosmetic surgeon is the best way to find out if liposuction, CoolSculpting, truSculpt, BodyTite, or other non-invasive fat removal procedures are correct for you. They can walk you through your options and help you determine which is the best fit for you during a personalized cosmetic surgery consultation.
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