LIPOSUCTIon or tummy tuck?

Liposuctie of buikwandcorrectie

Did you also start the new year with the intention to work on your figure again?

But what if, despite dieting and exercising, you still can't get rid of the stubborn fat rolls?

Liposuction is often considered. But did you know that a tummy tuck is the better alternative in many cases?

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIPOSUCTION AND TUMMY TUCK?

They are both surgical procedures in which excess fat is removed. But what is the difference between the two?

Difference between:	Liposuction	Tummy tuck
Purpose	removal small localized fat disposals	1. removal excess fat 2. removal excess skin 3. restoration "weakened" abdominal muscles
Body parts	Belly, back, buttocks,...	Belly
Who?	BMI 20-25	BMI 20-25
Scar	some small scar points	horizontal scar in bikini line + small circular scar around navel (classic tummy tuck)
Anesthesia	Sedation	General anesthesia
Duration operation	2 hr	2-4 hr
Back home	same day	same day
Price	as of € 1500	as of € 3500

Many people think of liposuction, but the possibilities and results of liposuction are much more limited than those of a tummy tuck.

The big difference with liposuction is that with a tummy tuck much more result and a much greater before-after effect can be achieved:

larger amounts of fat can be removed
excess skin can also be removed
And especially that the abdominal muscles are restored: open ("diastasis") or worn muscles are contracted and reattached to each other as a kind of corset. This results in a narrower waist and a better posture.

We often hear from patients that they were initially reluctant to opt for a tummy tuck because:

it requires a longer healing. However, we see many patients who very quickly resume their normal lives, even go back to work within 2 weeks, for example. Our tummy tucks are done without drains. In addition, subcutaneous soluble sutures are used that no longer need to be removed. All this contributes to a more comfortable and stress-free recovery for the patient.

they had some fear of the scar after a tummy tuck. It is true that the scar does indeed take time (+- 6 months to 1 year) to heal, but we already see very beautiful scars after only 6 weeks (see before and after photos of tummy tuck).