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      • Clear & Brilliant
      • CoolTouch Varia
      • Excimer Laser
      • Fractional Resurfacing
      • Fraxel Dual
      • Fraxel Repair
      • Fraxel Restore
      • IPL Photofacial
      • Laser for Burns
      • Laser Hair Removal
      • Laser Tattoo Removal
      • M22 IPL
      • Photodynamic Therapy
      • Picosure
      • Picoway
      • PiQo4 Laser
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      • Resurfx
      • RF Microneedling
      • Scar Treatment
      • Sciton Profile
      • Splendor X
      • UltraClear
      • UltraPulse
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      • Vbeam Perfecta
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May 29, 2018
By Mitchel P. Goldman, MD

What Are The Differences Between Liposuction & A Tummy Tuck?

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At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our team of world-renowned dermatologists perform various body contouring procedures for our patients. However, one of the biggest questions we hear often is this: What is the difference between liposuction and a tummy tuck? If you, like many others, aren’t quite familiar with the differences between the two procedures, we encourage you to contact our medical practice to better understand the benefits of minimally invasive liposuction.

Liposuction Vs. Tummy Tuck

Liposuction procedures performed at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology are much less invasive than undergoing a tummy tuck. The ultimate goal of any liposuction or liposculpture procedure is to remove excess fat on the body, which can be performed under both local or general anesthesia. However, a tummy tuck aims to remove excess skin around the stomach that may be left as a result of extreme weight loss. Because of the nature of this type of surgery, it requires the patient to be put under general anesthesia for the procedure.

If you’re looking for a procedure that requires less downtime than a tummy tuck and that can remove excess fatty areas, you may be a perfect candidate to undergo liposuction in San Diego. Most often, patients look to undergo the procedure that can leave them with great results and not much down time, which happens to be the case with liposuction as opposed to a tummy tuck.

Another important factor to consider when deciding to undergo one procedure or the other is to understand that the procedures often go hand in hand with one another, with liposuction coming first and a tummy tuck following.  Because our dermatologists can provide patients with excellent results following initial liposuction, the need to undergo a tummy tuck is sometimes non-existent. Liposuction greatly improves a patient’s shape, which is most often the biggest area of concern for individuals seeking treatment.

To determine which type of procedure you may benefit from most, or to learn about other non-invasive body contouring treatments, our doctors encourage you to contact us today to speak about the best treatments that can meet your individual needs.

Speak With A Cosmetic Laser Dermatologist Today

Undergoing liposuction can greatly improve a patients quality of life and overall self-image. To better understand how the procedure may be beneficial to yourself, please contact Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego today to learn more about the process by calling (858) 943-2113. As expert liposuction surgeons, our world-renowned team of doctors are confident in our ability to bring you the results that you’ve been looking for.

To speak with a cosmetic laser dermatologist today about the best procedure for you, please contact our medical center.

Next, read about the Difference Between Brown and White Fat.

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