Body Contoring's Most Popular Procedures
When wanting to achieve your ideal body, two of the most popular body contouring procedures are Liposuction and the Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty). Both of these procedures address an excess amount of fat, figure of your body, and overall appearance of the abdomenal region. Despite this, each procedure's benefits, techniques, and recovery periods are vastly different. Many individuals come to CK Plastic Surgery for Dr. Kim's guidance, surgical experience, and personalized aftercare in their aesthetic journey.
What is the difference between liposuction and a tummy tuck?
The main distinction between tehse two procedures lies in the physical tissues being treated. While both the Abdominoplasty and Liposuction address your body's contour, Liposuction is designed to target removal of fat deposites, where the Abdominoplasty technique restructures muscles and addresses skin laxity.
What is an Abdominoplasty?
The Abdominoplasty for men and women is an extremely effective procedure that addresses excess or sagging skin, muscle laxity, and fat areas in the stomach region. Dr. Kim often recommends this procedure to individuals who have also experienced weight fluctuations.
One of the most popular benefits of an abdominoplasty is the skin tightening aspect, since this procedure includes the removal of sagging skins. This procedure will result in tightening of the stomach and waist areas, as Dr. Kim will re-contour them. In addition to the traditional Abdominoplasty procedure, Dr. Kim also offers a Mini Tummy Tuck. This procedure is significantly less extensive, and only focuses on the lower abdominal area, which will result in a more tightened and firm body profile.
Many individuals will have a recovery period of 2-4 weeks, following this they resume light activities. During this recovery, it is common to experience discomfort due to the repairing of your body's muscles.
What is a Liposuction?
The Liposuction procedure is primarly used to remove excess fat and has a minimal impact on the skin. Liposuction techniques and procedure can be used to contour a variety of areas including the back, thights, arms, and under chin areas however it is most frequently received in the abdominal region.
The most common CK patients who are seaking to sculpt and reshape their midsection by the removal of fat are great candiates for liposuction. Liposuction is often refered to as a perminante procedure because the fat removed is gone, however the effects of the liposuction procedure. When compared to the Abdominoplasty procedure, Liposuction is concidered less invasive, however it does involve small incisions to access areas where fat is located. The recovery period after the receiving Liposuction varies based on how many fat areas were targetted. How long does the liposuction procedure take?
Both of these procedures result in lasting changes, however like most surgical procedures the longevity of which is directly related to your lifestyle. At CK Plastic Surgery, lead Dr. Kim's extensive experience and advanced training, we will guide you through your pre, current, and post surgical experience. The Tummy Tuck and the Liposuction procedure can be done on male's and females.
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