Liposuction or CoolSculpting; Which is right for me?

With there being so many options out there, it can be hard to really determine if you’re making the right decision. Whether you’re picking a lawnmower, trying to find a daycare for your child or in this case, trying to get rid of stubborn fat. Luckily, the expert plastic surgeons in Virginia Beach at Galardi Bowen Plastic surgery have only the best options for you to choose from. When it comes to CoolSculpting and Liposuction, it can be hard to choose between the two. We have narrowed it down as best we can!

I’m trying to get rid of a little fat, what options do I have?

For men and women who are at their goal weight but still have some stubborn fat that is hard to get rid of, we have narrowed down the two best options overall: CoolSculpting, a non-surgical procedure and Liposuction, which is surgical. Let’s get into it-

First up, Liposuction! Liposuction is a surgical procedure, and a very popular one, that involves the removal of excess fat. A hollow stainless-steel tube called a “cannula” is used to suction out unwanted fat through small incisions in the area. The plastic surgeon will move the cannula back and forth inside the body to break apart the fat so it can be easily suctioned out. There are many different types of liposuction in Virginia beach, but your plastic surgeon discuss which is best for you.

On the other hand, CoolSculpting in Virginia Beach is non-surgical, meaning there are no incisions made to the body. The CoolSculpting procedure works by using “Cryolipolysis” or a freezing cold temperature, to permanently kill the fat cells. You will hear some also call it “fat freezing”. Your body will then naturally expel the dead fat cells out through your lymphatic system. It can usually take an average of two CoolSculpting treatments to really reduce the fat in the area that is treated.

What are the key differences between CoolSculpting and Liposuction in Virginia Beach?

1. Liposuction has more risks and side effects involved due to being surgical, whereas CoolSculpting has less risks and side effects associated.
2. Lipo can treat more areas of the body than CoolSculpting can.
3. In some cases, CoolSculpting may improve skin laxity, whereas Liposuction will not.
4. Recovery time is involved with Lipo, whereas there is no recovery time with CoolSculpting
5. There are more people overall who are happy with their results from Liposuction than there are with CoolSculpting.
6. Post- surgery garments, medications and anesthesia are all things typically involved with a Liposuction procedure but are not with CoolSculpting.
7. A plastic surgeon is required to perform Liposuction procedures, whereas CoolSculpting does not require any sort of license or schooling to complete the procedure.

How do I pick between CoolSculpting and Liposuction?

Our plastic surgeons will assess the areas you want to reduce fat, and combined with your goals and lifestyle, will be able to recommend the procedure that best fits you. In some cases, either procedure may work well for you, and then the decision will come down to strictly what works best for you. For example, if you are in the military in Virginia Beach and cannot take off work for a cosmetic procedure, but you need to shave off some inches in order to pass your tape test, then consider CoolSculpting. With CoolSculpting, you don’t need to take time off to recover, since it is not a surgical procedure.

Plastic Surgery in Virginia Beach

At Galardi Bowen Plastic surgery in Virginia Beach, we will get you going in the right direction and be with you every step of the way.

To schedule a consultation, give us a call at 757-496-5556