Everyone wants a flat and firm stomach with washboards abs to boast of. But at times regular exercise, diet control and weight management still fails to get rid of the fat deposits and loose skin around the midsection. This stubborn fat is mostly exercise-resistant and just refuses to go away.

If your incessant sit ups are not showing any results, do not despair as you can always turn to liposuction. Or should you opt for a tummy tuck Phoenix, Arizona?

Most people assume that liposuction and tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty) are similar procedures and they can opt for either of them to gain back that desired silhouette. The confusion is understandable as both are body contouring procedures that can be used to improve the shape of the abdominal area.



Following is a look at the primary differences between a tummy tuck and liposuction:

• A tummy tuck removes the excess fat and skin from the stomach area. It also tightens the weak or separated muscles in the abdomen. A liposuction procedure on the stomach will only remove the fat deposits. It can be done only when the skin is still firm and elastic.

• It follows that a tummy tuck will yield a smoother and firmer abdominal profile while the effects of a liposuction are limited.

• Liposuction is recommended primarily for those who want to get rid of fat deposits in small areas. People who have a lot of loose or hanging skin due to multiple pregnancies or were obese earlier and have lost a huge amount of weight in a short time have to undergo a tummy tuck for best results.

• Plastic surgeons often combine liposuction with a tummy tuck. While the tummy tuck takes care of the loose skin, fat and weak muscles in the abdomen, liposuction is used to suction out the fat from the sides and hips.

• What works in favor of liposuction is that it can be performed on any part of the body lsuch as the face, chest, hands, back, legs, thighs, hips, or stomach while a tummy tuck is limited to the middle and lower abdomen only.A tummy tuck is a longer and more complicated surgery which requires a significant recovery period as well. Also, you must be prepared for significant scars. Liposuction is a simple procedure that is done with small incisions and does not require a hospital stay or long period of rest.

• In short, if you have a lot of loose abdominal skin that has lost its elasticity due to pregnancy, weight gain followed by rapid weight loss, age or other factors, tummy tuck Phoenix, Arizona is the best option for getting a smooth and firm stomach.

• What brings a tummy tuck and liposuction together is that either of them cannot be used as a substitute for weight loss or exercise. You should opt for the procedure after you have lost most of the excess weight. Especially in the case of a tummy tuck, you will only end up with loose skin again if there is a substantial weight loss later.