Now that fat reduction without surgery is finally effective (thank you CoolSculpting®!), men and women are lining up to bid farewell to their not-so-loveable “love handles,” “muffin tops,” and more. CoolSculpting can treat a wide range of areas on the body—including the double chin thanks to a new adapter to target this area. However, despite it’s effectiveness, CoolSculpting has not put an end to liposuction.
Is liposuction better than CoolSculpting?
When unwanted fat is accompanied by loose skin, liposuction with some skin tightening is still the best option. In this case, your surgeon will perform the liposuction surgery in conjunction with a “lift” procedure to remove the excess skin and lift and reshape the area. Some examples of surgeries that may be performed in addition to liposuction for tightened skin and an improved silhouette include:
- Body lift
- Arm lift (brachioplasty)
- Thigh lift
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
You can learn more about why some people choose liposuction over CoolSculpting in our related blog post.
How do you know whether to choose liposuction or CoolSculpting?
Consulting a plastic surgeon will help you decide which procedure is best for you to achieve your desired outcome. After discussing your goals and carefully evaluating your health and areas of concern, your surgeon will make recommendations for an ideal treatment plan.
Your comfort, safety and satisfaction are the most important aspects of your treatment experience, and therefore, if undergoing surgery to take care of those undesirable lumps or bumps is off the table for you, that is OK. A CoolSculpting® treatment to freeze away unwanted fat and feel better in your skin is always available to you.
You can compare the results of both CoolSculpting® and liposuction by browsing our photo gallery:
To explore your fat reduction options further, we invite you to book a professional, personal consultation. Contact us to arrange your appointment today.
