Q: What is the difference between liposuction, liposculpting and tummy tuck?

<ul><li>Functionality of liposuction is limited to removing fats (abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck, arms, chect, ankles and chin).</li><li>Whereas tummy tuck can remove excess skin along with fats (restricted to abdomen).</li><li>And liposculpture will not only remove fats from unwanted places, but also relocate them to right places within your body and enhance its overall appeal (abs, back, buttocks, chin, thighs, neck, breasts, waist, knees, ankles and arms).</li></ul>

Question 1

What is liposuction?

Accepted Answer

If your body is fit overall, but if there’s localized deposits of fats which makes certain regions of your body appear bigger, then liposuction can help in fat removal (not excess skin).
It eliminates fat stored between skin & underlying muscle (subcutaneous fats), but not those deposits that are located around internal organs (visceral fats).
Learn about eligibility criteria, multiple techniques and associated formalities through our article - Liposuction treatment.

Question 2

Does liposuction permanently remove fats?

Accepted Answer

Liposuction permanently removes fat cells, but if you are not careful with your diet/exercise regime, then the remaining fat cells can grow bigger and contribute to the treated region inflating up (you don’t develop newer fat cells after attaining the age of 18).
5 liters/10 pounds is the maximum amount of fat that can be removed.
If you gain weight post-liposuction, then your overall body will look disproportionate, since your operated body part will have lesser fats compared to the untreated parts of your body.

Question 3

What can one expect after liposuction, is it painful?

Accepted Answer

There will be some pain but it won't impede your daily activities.
Mentioned below is the timeline of your recovery post-liposuction:
- Mild bruising, discomfort, swelling, and pain will persist for 4 to 6 weeks.
- Scars will majorly vanish after a year.
- Excess skin left behind after fat removal will naturally tighten up to a certain extent.
- Changes won’t be instantly visible but will become apparent as the swelling goes away.

Question 4

Does liposuction leave scars?

Accepted Answer

Liposuction entails incisions, thus there will be some level of scarring, but:

Incisions generally get covered by the natural folds of your body, or are hidden by your garments/clothing.
Surgical incisions are small, so most of your scarring will heal within a year.
Level of scarring is directly proportional to how pigmented your skin is.

Question 5

How to maintain shape & results post-liposuction?

Accepted Answer

Following the below-mentioned tips can help you maintain your results:

Don’t neglect instructions provided by your surgeon.
Eat less processed or sugary food, and control your caloric consumption.
Drink plenty of water.
Have smaller servings of meals throughout your day & indulge in high-cardio exercises.
Prioritize increasing intake of proteins & healthy carbohydrates to the required amount.

Question 6

What is the difference between liposuction, liposculpting and tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

Functionality of liposuction is limited to removing fats (abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck, arms, chect, ankles and chin).
Whereas tummy tuck can remove excess skin along with fats (restricted to abdomen).
And liposculpture will not only remove fats from unwanted places, but also relocate them to right places within your body and enhance its overall appeal (abs, back, buttocks, chin, thighs, neck, breasts, waist, knees, ankles and arms).

Question 7

Does insurance cover liposuction surgery?

Accepted Answer

Most insurance policies provide coverage for reconstructive surgeries but not cosmetic surgeries, and unfortunately, liposuction qualifies as a cosmetic surgery.
But some insurers could provide coverage even for cosmetic surgeries on the condition that you sign up for plan upgradation or renewal (depends on the insuring company/insurer).
In case of no coverage under any insurance policy, you can also look out for loan or EMI facilities.

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