Many patients enquire about the differences between tummy tuck surgery and the non-invasive Coolsculpting treatment. While both procedures can contour the abdominal area, the two procedures are designed to solve different cosmetic concerns, which we will discuss in this article.
A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a surgery that removes excess skin from the abdomen. If needed, the procedure can also include the tightening of weakened abdominal muscles.
By getting rid of loose skin, a tummy tuck dramatically contours the abdomen, which is particularly beneficial for individuals who have experienced drastic weight loss, pregnancy, or menopause. Additionally, the surgery can also get rid of stretch marks.
Additionally, a tummy tuck that includes muscle repair provides a range of medical benefits as it can alleviate physical symptoms that result from a weakened core.
The cost of a tummy tuck surgery at the CREO Clinic starts from £8,900 for a mini tummy tuck and £10,900- £12,900 for a full tummy tuck. You will receive the exact cost of your surgery after a consultation with our plastic surgeon, who will design a bespoke surgery for you.
Your surgeon will advise you on the type of tummy tuck that you require. However, most patients usually undergo either a full or mini tummy tuck.
A full tummy tuck requires an incision along the base of the abdomen and around the belly button, enabling the surgeon to remove excess skin from the upper and lower abdomen.
Additionally, the surgeon can repair the abdominal muscles if needed. Whereas, a mini tummy tuck requires a smaller incision along the bikini line, enabling the surgeon to just remove loose skin from the lower abdomen.
After a tummy tuck, you can expect the treated area to be swollen, bruised, and sore. These side-effects will gradually dissipate, with most patients being able to resume office work and light activities after 1-2 weeks, and more strenuous activities within 3-8 weeks, depending on the nature of their surgery.
For a smooth tummy tuck recovery, we advise patients to follow our tummy tuck survival guide, recovery tips, and other aftercare instructions provided by their surgeon.
Following a tummy tuck surgery, patients will notice immediate results as their abdomen will appear noticeably flatter and contoured. However, the full impact of the surgery will be realised as the swelling dissipates. Therefore, patients will notice continuous improvements up to 6-12 months after the surgery.
Coolsculpting is a treatment that utilises a fat reduction method known as cryolipolysis, which freezes and destroys excess fat cells in targeted areas of the body. It works with the lymphatic system to eliminate the frozen fat, thus sculpting the treated area.
As coolsculpting removes excess fat rather than excess skin, it is more readily compared with liposuction rather than a tummy tuck.
One Coolsculpting treatment session can reduce small pockets of fat in a targeted area of the body, thus contouring and defining the area. Many patients are also attracted to the treatment as it is a non-invasive method of fat reduction that avoids the side-effects and recovery period associated with invasive surgery.
The CREO Clinic does not offer Coolsculpting treatments, as our surgeons consider liposuction to be a superior method of fat reduction. However, on average, one Coolsculpting session costs around £600, with prices varying depending on the number of areas requiring treatment.
To perform a Coolsculpting treatment, a doctor or trained practitioner will apply the applicator of the Coolsculpting device to the treated area for around 30-60 minutes in order to freeze the fat cells. Your skin will be protected with a gel pad. Afterwards, the fat cells will be removed via your body’s lymphatic system.
Coolsculpting does not involve any downtime as it is a non-invasive procedure. Patients may experience mild redness and soreness in the treated area, which should dissipate within a few weeks. However, most patients will carry on as normal after the treatment.
It can take up to 6 months for the final results of a Coolsculpting treatment to become apparent, as the removal of fat through the lymphatic system is a gradual process.
The right procedure for you will depend on the cosmetic issue that you’re trying to resolve. Patients with excess skin in the abdomen will benefit from a tummy tuck, while patients with excess fat in the abdomen or other regions of the body may benefit from Coolsculpting or liposuction.
Summarised below are further differences between the two procedures:
If you have excess skin or fat in your abdomen or other areas of the body, book a consultation with Dr Omar Tillo to discuss the most appropriate procedure for contouring your body. As a double-board certified surgeon specialising in tummy tuck, liposuction, and other body contouring procedures, he is skilled at producing natural-looking results.
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