I have a little extra weight on my tummy – would liposuction or tummy tuck surgery help create a leaner figure?
Liposuction and tummy tuck surgery are two very different procedures. Liposuction should not be used as a method of weight loss, since only about ten pounds of fat can be removed this way. Rather, liposuction is a body contouring treatment designed to target stubborn pockets of fat. These areas might be in the love handles, hips, or abdomen, but liposuction always works best on patients who are already in shape and of a healthy weight. In contrast, tummy tuck surgery is designed to remove a large deposit of fat or tissue from the abdominal area. This procedure is often the best choice for people who have developed fat in this area due to aging or genetic factors and women who have loose skin due to pregnancy. Tummy tuck surgery can remove a significant amount of fat from the body, and Dr. Quinn can even tighten patients’ abdominal muscles during this procedure to create a more toned and taut appearance.
