Is a tummy tuck the best small waist surgery? That’s a question that many women ask if they’re unhappy with the appearance of their waist. It has always been desirable to have a small waist. Women for centuries have tried to slim their waists as much as possible. However, thanks to today’s cosmetic surgery techniques, many women now turn to surgery instead of corsets to slim their waists. But which type of surgery is the most effective to achieve this body contouring goal? Here we look at whether an abdominoplasty is the best option or whether a different option is more effective.
What Does a Tummy Tuck Involve?
The tummy tuck involves the surgeon making an incision between the hip bones across the lower abdomen. They may also make an incision around the navel. The surgeon frees the skin between the ribcage and abdominal wall so that they can smooth out the skin. They then remove the excess fat and skin from the lower abdominal area. If muscle tightening is taking place, too, they will pull the abdominal muscles’ fascia together. The surgeon will then stretch the abdominal skin over the incision line, removing any excess skin. They will also set the navel in place through a hole in the re-draped skin. Finally, they close the incision. They perform this surgery under a general anesthetic so that you will be asleep throughout the process.
A tummy tuck produces impressive results, creating a flatter, tauter stomach. For anyone with excess skin and fat on their stomach and with loose stomach muscles, it’s the ideal procedure. It’s important to note that a tummy tuck alone won’t give you a slimmer waist. It tightens the stomach skin and abdominal muscles. However, it doesn’t specifically tackle the waist area.
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Is Liposuction the Answer to a Slim Waist?
If you have excess fat around your waist, waist liposuction represents the best solution. It is a far less invasive procedure than a tummy tuck. Waist lipo involves the surgeon making tiny incisions in the skin around the waist area. They pass a cannula or narrow tube through the incisions and break up the fat cells. They then suction the fat out and remove it from your body. Waist lipo is a targeted procedure specifically focusing on the midsection. As such, it creates a slimmer, smaller waist.
Can I Have a Tummy Tuck With Lipo?
In some cases, patients can benefit from having both a tummy tuck and waist liposuction simultaneously. This comprehensive approach to body contouring of the abdomen and midsection will help them achieve a slimmer physique overall. Surgeons can perform both surgeries at the same time, so there is only one recovery period.
A skilled surgeon can advise which surgery is best for you. If you’re wondering whether waist liposuction or a tummy tuck is best for you, contact the ArtLipo team. Our highly experienced surgical team can offer you advice and arrange a consultation for you. They can determine whether waist liposuction or a tummy tuck is the best small waist surgery for you.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
