Abdomen Liposuction | LITTLE Lipo

Pregnancy, childbirth, genetics, and simple aging can very often result in unwanted belly fat that just seems to never go away—no matter how careful you are about what you eat, and no matter how much you exercise. This can be very frustrating, and it can take a real toll on your self-confidence.

This is why abdomen liposuction is one of the most popular procedures available. Abdomen liposuction is a straightforward procedure that removes stubborn pockets of fat, re-sculpts your stomach, and improves your overall shape. This treatment is safe, convenient, involves little risk, and requires minimal downtime.

What Happens in an Abdomen Liposuction Procedure?

Patients are typically intravenously sedated for abdomen liposuction, and a local anesthetic may be applied to your stomach.

Once the area has been numbed, Dr. Sundin will make small incisions around the area where your excess fat is. These incisions will allow a cannula to be inserted. The cannula is a long, thin, hollow tube that moves back and forth to break apart the fat, and then vacuums it away and out of the body.

Are You a Candidate for Abdomen Liposuction?

The best candidates for stomach liposuction are those who are generally in good shape, but seem to be having a hard time shedding the excess fat around their abdomen.

Although abdominal liposuction successfully reduces fat, it’s not a magic weight-loss solution. It’s important to understand that you will still need to eat healthy and exercise regularly. Liposuction is not recommended for obese patients.

Ideal candidates for abdomen liposuction:

Are close to their ideal weight
Have skin with adequate elasticity and good muscle tone
Are generally healthy and do not smoke
Understand exactly what the procedure can and cannot do

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Abdomen Liposuction Recovery

Some patients experience swelling, draining, and/or bleeding at the treated area after their procedure. To help with this, you will be given a compression garment to wear during recovery. This garment will also help your skin heal smoothly.

Pain and bruising can last for up to two weeks, and swelling can last for two weeks to two months.

Patients can typically return to regular activities within the next 48 hours, but should refrain from strenuous exercise until it’s been cleared to do so by Dr. Sundin.

The final results of abdomen liposuction will be apparent 6-12 weeks after the procedure.

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Which is Better: Tummy Tuck or Liposuction?

Both a tummy tuck procedure and abdomen liposuction are common treatments for individuals who want to change their shape through fat reduction, but there are some key differences to note between them.

If you’re unsure of which procedure is right for you, Dr. Sundin will go over your options during your consultation, and together you will determine the right choice.

A tummy tuck is more surgical than abdominal liposuction, and requires more recovery downtime. It is also more appropriate for those with bigger fat deposits. If you’re able to grab a lot of skin around your stomach, a tummy tuck may be best for you because that excess skin will need to be addressed.

However, if you have smaller pockets of fat that are bothering you and you want to reduce that fullness, abdomen liposuction is probably better for you. Abdomen liposuction is a smaller procedure, with less downtime.

Northern Virginia Abdomen Liposuction Professionals

Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin are board-certified plastic surgeons who are authorities in the field of liposuction. Using the latest technology for liposuction, they provide the ideal standard of care for their patients.

If you’re interested in an abdomen liposuction procedure, please contact LITTLE LIPO. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, or to schedule an appointment with you to get you on the path to feeling better about yourself.

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