Liposuction or Tummy Tuck?

You may feel like there are a lot of decisions to be made, not just about your Mommy Makeover, but about life in general (kids, finances, and so much more). So, deciding between liposuction and a tummy tuck in Los Angeles may seem tough. But the decision can be simple when you have a clear understanding of each procedure. While reviewing procedural information online can help you get an idea of whether you're a candidate for liposuction or a tummy tuck, the best way to know for certain is to meet with a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon.

To learn more about liposuction or Los Angeles tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), you can receive a free consultation when you request your appointment online and schedule during one of the convenient times our surgeons have set aside for Web visitors. If you're unsure about scheduling a consultation but would like additional advice and information you can trust, you can Chat with Charlie using our confidential online form.

How to Choose

Here's the basic rule:

• If you have excess fat in your abdomen, in addition to excess skin and sagging muscles, then a Beverly Hills abdominoplasty would probably give you the best results.
• If your main concern is excess abdominal fat, then you're probably a candidate for liposuction alone.

Liposuction will remove excess fat deposits, but it does not trim away excess skin. What this means is that, if you have excess skin, it could appear even more loose and sagging after liposuction. With an abdominoplasty, this wouldn't be a problem because excess skin would be removed along with the excess fat. In addition, an abdominoplasty will repair weakened abdominal muscles, for a slimmer and tighter figure.

So why might a mom in Los Angeles or Beverly Hills choose abdominal liposuction? If excess skin is limited, then a full abdominoplasty isn't really necessary and liposuction offers some definite benefits. Recovery from liposuction can be easier than with a tummy tuck and incisions tend to be smaller (leaving minimal scarring). Liposuction is suitable for smaller fat deposits, making it ideal for women who have largely achieved their pre-baby figure through diet and exercise. What many women also find very appealing about liposuction is that it can be used in a variety of areas such as the hips, thighs, upper arms, and butt – not just the abdomen.

Combining Liposuction with a Tummy Tuck

Another important fact to keep in mind is that our surgeons can combine liposuction with abdominoplasty. In this way, you get the best of both worlds: the skin tightening and smooth contours from abdominoplasty with the versatility and permanent fat removal of liposuction. When performed skillfully, these combined procedures can create a dramatic improvement in body shape and, for many women, in self-confidence.