What to choose: abdominoplasty or liposuction?

The abdominal area is a very intimate part of the body, supporting the vital functions of the organism through metabolic processes. A significant part of the organs is located in the abdominal cavity, but externally, fat deposits are also part of the contours of the lower abdomen.

As many processes as there are, there can be transformations happening in this area. To return it to an aesthetically toned appearance, it's worth considering two plastic surgeries: liposuction and abdominoplasty.

These are completely two different surgical interventions. They also differ in cost. In the Platinum Laser clinic, the cost of abdominoplasty is significantly higher than that of liposuction, and the exact amounts are indicated on the website in the pricing section. The main differences lie in the technology of performing the surgeries, indications for them, and the patient's goals.

Sometimes liposuction is part of the stages of performing abdominoplasty, but it does not lose its effectiveness as a separate intervention for abdominal correction.

Abdominoplasty: its types, indications for surgery

Abdominoplasty is a surgical operation in which the doctor removes excess skin from the abdomen and excess fatty tissue. Abdominal plastic surgery is always extensive and radical, regarded as a complex type of intervention, focused on eliminating a range of problems. These simultaneously serve as indications:

• loose abdominal skin after pregnancy or abrupt weight loss;
• stretch marks, scars, folds on the skin;
• "fat roll" under the incision after a caesarean section;
• diastasis;
• umbilical hernia;
• failed initial surgical interventions in the abdominal area.

Clinical cases in patients always differ and have a number of specifics. This is why varieties of abdominoplasty have been created to treat diagnoses and eliminate defects in the abdominal area based on the needs of each patient.

There are 5 main types:

1. Classical abdominal plastic surgery.
2. Vertical.
3. Lateral.
4. Endoscopic.
5. Mini-abdominoplasty.

Thanks to the possibilities of abdominoplasty and the combination of methods, the abdominal area not only acquires aesthetic features but also eliminates diagnoses and defects affecting the health status of the abdominal cavity and the patient as a whole.

Liposuction

This is also a surgical intervention aimed at removing excess fat deposits. The abdominal skin is not subjected to any manipulations or local excisions.

In terms of the technology of conducting, liposuction is much simpler, but no less effective:

1. The surgeon makes punctures on the abdominal skin with a diameter of 2-4 mm.
2. Through the punctures, the specialist introduces cannulas to pump out fat in a certain volume.
3. Ultrasonic, vibrational, or laser impulses (depending on the type of liposuction) stimulate the skin to actively contract.

As a result, a beautiful toned abdomen in just one procedure! Liposuction allows changing the shape, emphasizing the waist, and creating smooth sides without exhausting diets and physical activity!