If you are concerned about a flabby or saggy midsection, you have several treatment options, including abdominal liposuction and tummy tuck.

Read on as Dr. Rudy Coscia explains what abdominal liposuction and tummy tuck achieve to give you an idea of what might benefit you personally.

Liposuction

Who it’s for: You may assume liposuction is solely a fat removal technique, but it is much more nuanced than that. Think of it more like a contouring tool that gets rid of fat and sculpts the remaining fat to create proportional and smooth-looking body contours.

Abdominal liposuction is best for the candidate who has targeted areas of unwanted belly fat with firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone. Candidates will see the most attractive results if their skin can retract or “snap back” over the smaller belly after fat has been removed.

If you are relatively slender but have always carried weight around your stomach, abdominal liposuction may be your best bet.

What it does: Liposuction removes unwanted fat using vacuum suction. Dr. Coscia creates small openings in the skin and inserts a tube called a cannula through the openings. Without using suction, he moves the cannula to break up the fatty tissue. Then, he applies suction to remove the fat from the body.

Tummy Tuck

Who it’s for: Tummy tuck includes a fat removal component, but it also addresses the abdominal skin and muscles. Tummy tuck is best for the candidate whose stomach looks flabby, saggy or stretched-out after having children or losing a lot of weight.

You will see great results with tummy tuck if you are left with a “pooch” or folds of loose skin on your lower abdomen from childbearing or significant weight loss.

What it does: Unlike liposuction, which is performed through small skin openings, tummy tuck requires an incision from hipbone to hipbone. Through the incision, Dr. Coscia tightens the abdominal muscles and removes excess pockets of fat. He removes excess abdominal skin and tightens the remaining skin. Dr. Coscia can also adjust the position and contours of the navel to create a more appealing shape.

The best way to find out whether abdominal liposuction or tummy tuck will provide the improvements you want to see is to book a consultation with Dr. Coscia. He has spent many years evaluating patients and recommending suitable treatment options. Call or email us today to request an appointment.

Hundreds of thousands of men and women undergo liposuction every year to achieve their body contouring goals. One of the best perks of liposuction is that it is extremely versatile. Quite a few areas of the body respond very well to liposuction.

Here, Dr. Coscia discusses the areas of the body that liposuction can treat.

The Versatility of Liposuction

Liposuction can be used to accomplish the following goals:

• Remove fat from the waist and flanks, often referred to as “love handles”
• Flatten bulges of fat on the upper or lower abdomen
• Minimize dimpling on the buttocks
• Reduce excess fat from the hips
• Treat outer thigh “saddlebags” or fat on the inner thighs
• Remove excess fat from the upper back (i.e., around the bra strap area) or the lower back
• Reduce fat on the upper arms
• Remove fat from the neck for a leaner neck contour
• Remove excess fat underneath the chin to treat a double chin
• Flatten and firm oversized male breasts (i.e., gynecomastia)

Among women, the most commonly treated areas include the hips, waist, thighs, buttocks and upper arms. Many women are looking for attractive curves, as an “hourglass” figure is highly desirable. Among men, the most commonly treated areas include the abdomen, flanks, chin and chest. Most men are looking for a sculpted, shredded, muscular look.

What Happens During a Liposuction Procedure?

Prior to liposuction with Dr. Coscia, he will review all of your available treatment options. Together, you will develop a plan of action based on your concerns and goals.

On the day of your surgery, the area or areas to be treated are carefully marked. Anesthesia is administered so you do not feel anything during the procedure. Dr. Coscia creates miniscule incisions in the skin of the target area and inserts a slender, hollow tube called a cannula through the incisions. He moves the cannula back and forth to loosen the fat from the surrounding tissue; then, he removes the fat with suction through the cannula.

Learn More About Liposuction

If you are interested in using liposuction to achieve your aesthetic goals, Dr. Coscia invites you to schedule an informative consultation at our practice. Call or email us today to request an appointment.

Take a look at the five best ways to prepare for your liposuction surgery:

* Individuals Results May Vary.

5 Ways to Prepare for Your Liposuction Surgery

1. Arrange for someone to drive you to and from the surgery.

You won’t be able to drive yourself after surgery, so ask a close friend or family member to drive you to the surgical center. Provide the person’s number to your plastic surgeon so that they can call when you’re done with your procedure.

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2. Prepare your meals ahead of time.

We recommend making at least three days’ worth of meals before your surgery. That way, you won’t have to worry about dinner while you’re groggy and just want to relax.

Don’t forget to stock up on liquids, either!

3. Take the time off you really need.

Liposuction surgery may not require as much recovery time as other plastic surgeries, but that doesn’t mean you should rush your recovery before your body is ready. You invested in your body enough to seek out liposuction; now is the time to ensure that you’re investing in your body’s healing time. 

If possible, take the time off you really need, whether it’s an extra day from work or getting your partner to be more involved in taking care of the kids while your body recovers.

4. Get support from family and friends.

Liposuction surgery may be a personal decision, but liposuction recovery may require a little extra support in your life. We recommend having friends and family members check in on you, particularly in the first 48 hours after surgery when you may be groggy or more uncomfortable.

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5. Invest in your favorite entertainment.

You get to take a couple of days off to rest and relax after liposuction surgery – make the most of it! You won’t be able to go anywhere, so why not binge your favorite Netflix show or watch a movie marathon? We recommend getting your entertainment options in order before your surgery so that they’re ready to go by the time you’re home after your procedure.

Dr. Coscia is a true artist. I can’t say enough positive things about him. I always felt validated and respected. I followed his recommendation to include liposuction to get rid of back fat and also to shape my hips. I am short waisted and now have a longer looking torso. I have recommended him to several friends and will always be so grateful for this gift I have given myself. Everyday, it’s a pleasure to get dressed.

Take the Next Step

Want to learn what else you can do to prepare for liposuction surgery? Schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rudy Coscia at his new plastic surgery practice in Granite Bay, CA.