Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck

For patients with excess fat or stubborn pockets of fat with good skin tone and a flat abdominal wall, liposuction is the best treatment. ... Women after pregnancy can still be good candidates for only liposuction but more commonly the skin and abdominal wall is permanently stretched and is best improved with a tummy tuck.

1. How much is liposuction vs tummy tuck?
2. Will liposuction flatten my stomach?
3. Can I get lipo instead of tummy tuck?
4. How much fat can be removed with a tummy tuck?
5. Is a tummy tuck worth it?
6. How long do tummy tucks last?
7. Why is my stomach still big after liposuction?
8. How bad does Lipo hurt?
9. Can a tummy tuck come undone?
10. How much is a full tummy tuck?
11. How much is a 360 tummy tuck?
12. What is a 360 tummy tuck?

How much is liposuction vs tummy tuck?

Liposuction is a less intensive treatment and typically costs less than a tummy tuck. Liposuction costs between $4,000 and $8,000 with an average cost of $6,000, whereas a tummy tuck ranges between $6,000 and $10,000 with an average cost of $8,000.

Will liposuction flatten my stomach?

Subcutaneous fat is the fat right under the skin, and this fat can be removed using liposuction. ... It is inside the abdominal cavity, below your abdominal muscles, and liposuction cannot remove this fat. If you have a lot of visceral fat, the only way to get a flat stomach is to lose weight.

Can I get lipo instead of tummy tuck?

In many patients (but not all) liposuction of the abdomen can often provide equivalent or better results than a tummy tuck. Because liposuction is safer and causes less scarring compared to tummy tucks, abdominal liposuction is now far more common than are tummy tucks.

How much fat can be removed with a tummy tuck?

With the help of liposuction, you can safely have up to 11 pounds of abdominal fat removed. Combined with the two to 15 pounds you can lose from excess skin, you're looking at up to 28 pounds you can lose with abdominoplasty.

Is a tummy tuck worth it?

While you will have to wait a while to enjoy all the benefits of a tummy tuck, the good news is the results are very long-lasting if you maintain a similar weight. The vast majority of patients are thrilled with their decision to undergo the procedure—tummy tuck has a 97% “Worth It” rating on RealSelf.

How long do tummy tucks last?

By leading a reasonably active lifestyle and eating a healthy and nutritious diet, your tummy tuck results could last for a lifetime. Of course, the opposite is also true: if you become inactive or make food choices that are known to cause health and weight problems, you can quickly undo the results of your procedure.

Why is my stomach still big after liposuction?

Answer: Abdominal bulge after liposuction

Some swelling is normal after abdominal liposuction, and may persist for several weeks after surgery. Liposuction only removes the fat above the muscle layer, and so the bulging you observe may be due to tissue laxity of the muscles themselves or else intra abdominal fat.

How bad does Lipo hurt?

The surgery itself will be painless, as the area will be numbed and/or you will be asleep during the procedure. After liposuction, most patients are not in pain, but they do feel very sore, as though they've just completed a very hard workout in the treatment area.

Can a tummy tuck come undone?

Tummy tuck results are considered permanent in that the skin and fat cells that Dr. Greenwald removes during the procedure cannot grow back. Likewise, any internal sutures that he places to repair stomach muscles are designed to remain in place indefinitely.

How much is a full tummy tuck?

How much does a tummy tuck cost? The average cost of a tummy tuck is $6,092, according to 2019 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This average cost is only part of the total price – it does not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses.

How much is a 360 tummy tuck?

Average cost: $5798

An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a procedure that can take two to five hours from start to finish. Your surgeon will remove excess skin, may reposition your navel and will give your weak abdominal muscles new life by tightening the abdominal wall.

What is a 360 tummy tuck?

Tummy tuck 360 involves surgical excision of skin & fat on the front of the body with the closure line scar positioned so it can be hidden by undergarments and liposuction of the front, sides and back. Lipo 360 involves just circumferential liposuction.