SmartLipo vs. Tummy Tuck

There are many individuals who struggle to lose those last few inches with exercise and healthy dieting, and just can’t seem to reach their ideal results. Once they reach this point of frustration, many turn to cosmetic plastic surgery for help. I often see patients from across the country as well as from around the world, in addition to the Baltimore and Columbia, MD area who are interested in body reshaping. Some of the most commonly requested procedures they inquire about are liposuction and tummy tuck surgery and how these procedures can help them achieve a better contour.

Liposuction strictly removes fat. Tummy tucks remove excess skin and a minimal amount of fat located beneath this skin. Recently, there has been a great deal of interest in SmartLipo, particularly because some patients have the impression that it can replace tummy tuck surgery. There are claims that SmartLipo can tighten loose skin, which may be true for those who have good skin elasticity and minimal sagging of the skin. However, patients who truly have excess, sagging skin, as well as stubborn fat deposits, are ideal candidates for tummy tuck surgery. Furthermore, some patients also have stretched abdominal muscles that can only be repaired during abdominoplasty.

It is quite common to combine liposuction with tummy tuck surgery in order to achieve optimal body contouring results. Although patients may not want to have a long scar in the lower abdomen, the incision can be carefully placed so that the scar can be hidden with most underwear and bikini bottoms. This is often seen as a fair trade for a flatter, firmer midsection.

To determine if you are an ideal candidate for body contouring surgery, be sure to schedule an appointment at my practice. National and international patients as well as those in the Columbia and Baltimore area interested in tummy tuck surgery or liposuction can learn more by browsing my website.