What is the difference between liposuction and tummy tuck?
Tummy tuck and liposuction are two different surgeries. Liposuction is a procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, thighs, knees, hips, buttocks, arms, chin, neck and cheeks. The best candidates for liposuction are normal-weight people with elastic, firm skin who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas. Age is not a major consideration. However, older patients may have diminished skin elasticity and may not achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter skin. On the other hand the best candidates for abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) are those who are in relatively good shape but are bothered by a large fat deposit or loose abdominal skin that won’t respond to diet or exercise. The surgery is particularly helpful to women who, through multiple pregnancies, have stretched their abdominal muscles and skin beyond the point where they can return to normal. Loss of skin elasticity in case of older patients, which f
