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Liposuction was introduced almost 35 years ago and it has seen significant improvements in all these years, both in how it is performed and its intended effectiveness. In recent years though, there has been an increase in the number of non surgical fat reduction techniques available. There are many techniques that are available for you to non surgically reduce fatty deposits and which offer great alternatives to liposuction. One of the most effective of these alternatives is CoolSculpting.
Even though liposuction remains the gold standard in fat reduction measures, there are several areas where Dr. Kayastha might recommend CoolSculpting for its effectiveness. With years of experience, Dr. Kayastha ensures that the most optimal procedure is used to help you with your body contouring goals.
Liposuction Plastic Surgery Vs. CoolSculpting Fat Reduction
Liposuction is a highly effective body contouring surgery designed to remove excess fat from stubborn areas that do not respond to diet and exercise. While liposuction is not a weight loss procedure or a way to lose weight, it is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures for patients at a normal weight who want to refine their shape through aesthetic surgery. This form of cosmetic surgery can target areas such as the abdomen, thighs, hips, and flanks where unwanted fat tends to persist, even when patients do not gain weight overall.
CoolSculpting, by comparison, is a non-surgical fat freezing method that works by freezing fat in a specific treatment area. While effective for smaller pockets of fat, it does not offer the same degree of sculpting as body contouring procedures like liposuction. Some areas may respond similarly to either treatment, including the abdomen, outer thighs, hip rolls, muffin tops, and love handles.
Liposuction Procedure Techniques
Laser Assisted Liposuction
Laser assisted liposuction is one of several advanced liposuction techniques used in modern aesthetic plastic surgery to help remove fat and refine body contours with precision.
Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
Power assisted liposuction (PAL) uses specialized vibration technology to break up fatty tissue, making it easier to treat dense areas of subcutaneous fat.
Suction Assisted Liposuction
Suction assisted liposuction is considered a traditional liposuction approach and remains a commonly performed cosmetic procedure for reducing localized body fat.
Tumescent Liposuction
Tumescent liposuction involves injecting a specialized fluid into the treated area to make liposuction surgery safer and more efficient.
Areas Where CoolSculpting is a Better Procedure
- Axillary fat or armpit puffs – this is a difficult area to treat but the CoolMini applicator fits the contours perfectly. Since this area will only have a moderate amount of fat to be removed, CoolSculpting may be the best procedure.
- The upper, inner thighs – the shape of the area is ideal for the applicators of CoolSculpting. Your inner thighs may also have some loose skin and this means that a less aggressive procedure than liposuction which works gradually may be a better option.
- Upper thighs – the fat on the upper thigh under your buttocks, also known as the banana roll is also a difficult area to treat with liposuction since it can develop loose skin later. If this happens, then your only option would be excision of the extra skin. CoolSculpting is less aggressive and offers a more gradual fat removal, this works better to preserve the connective fat tissue.
- Bra line – the fat in your middle back in some cases is best reduced with the CoolSculpting procedure.
- Double chin – if you have extra fat on the neck and chin area, then both liposuction and CoolSculpting will give you effective results. However, Dr. Kayastha may recommend CoolSculpting with the CoolMini applicator for a minimally invasive treatment of your chin fat.
Choosing the Best Treatment
Most patients research different fat removal methods and talk to family members and friends who may have undergone a procedure before considering it. We get patients who have decided to undergo either liposuction or CoolSculpting. During your consultation with Dr. Kayastha, he will evaluate your body and understand your aesthetic goals before deciding the most optimal treatment for your specific needs. In some cases, liposuction will give you better results while in others, CoolSculpting will be more suitable.
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