You have probably heard of abdominoplasty and laser lipolysis, but do you understand their differences?
Although both of them accomplish the same goal of sculpting your shape, they are two separate procedures that might be combined sometimes.
Both laser lipolysis and abdominoplasty are popular procedures that may be used to improve imperfections in the abdominal area. However, while the first one is restricted to extracting fat, the second one removes loose skin and tightens up the abdominal muscles.
In this article, we’ll go deep into their differences and explain each of these surgeries’ benefits. So keep reading to find out more.
What are Laser Lipolysis and Abdoinoplasty about?
Laser liposuction or laser lipolysis is a minimally invasive procedure that removes excess fat from the body with a laser fiber through tiny incisions around the treated area. The heat produced by the laser melts the fat deposits, making their suction smooth and, unlike traditional liposuction, laser lipolysis avoids tissue damage and excess bleeding.
Regardless of what is thought, these types of procedures may be applied to other areas of the body different from the abdomen, such as arms, legs, glutes, double chin, etc. For this reason, this procedure is more versatile and a prelude for other surgical procedures like fat transfer, or what the doctor recommends.
On the other hand, abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is a plastic surgery focused on sculpting the abdominal area and removing excess skin in this area, extracting fat deposits too. Therefore, you’ll be able to get rid of loose skin you may have from pregnancy or weight fluctuations with this procedure.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ABDOMINOPLASTY AND LASER LIPOLYSIS
To clearly illustrate the differences between two procedures, we have made the following comparative table:
| DIFFERENCES | |
| Laser lipolysis | Abdominoplasty |
| It may be applied to several areas of the body | It only applies to the abdominal area of the boy |
| Removes excess fat | Removes excess fat and skin |
| Skin gets tighter, thanks to the laser’s stimulation to the new collagen production process. | The skin is tighter because sagging skin, stretch marks, and/or drooping skin is eliminated, resulting in a new appearance of the abdomen. |
| Tiny incisions that become invisible scars | A small scar is located on the pubic line and becomes imperceptible. |
| You may use your extracted fat to contour your body with fat transfer. | All that is taken out of your body won’t be used for another procedure. |
WHICH IS BETTER: ABDOMINOPLASTY OR LASER LIPOLYSIS?
None is better than the other, since both provide excellent results in body contouring. What does determine the application of one, or both, is the medical recommendation and the needs each patient has.
Laser lipolysis is usually advised for people with localized fat deposits. When there is also excess skin and flaccidity, and/or stretch marks, the patient will probably be advised to combine it with abdominoplasty. However, it is a decision to take under the plastic surgeon’s criteria based on medical evaluation.
Therefore, you must find highly qualified and experienced professionals who can help you obtain the results you are looking for.
With BetterMe you will be able to find all the advice you need about your surgery process and the ideal surgeon. We connect you with the best-certified plastic surgeons in the country, who will evaluate you properly and guide you through the whole process. Contact us today and start planning the path to achieve the figure you have always dreamed of.
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