SURGICAL LIPOSUCTION VS. NON-INVASIVE LIPOSUCTION IN ATLANTA, GA
Liposuction is the gold standard for fat reduction treatments, helping
patients eliminate stubborn fat in the stomach, thighs, hips and other areas of
the body. Liposuction is often a great solution for patients who are near their
ideal body weight but still have a few stubborn pounds that are resistant to
diet and exercise. Patients who are considering liposuction have two options
when it comes to the procedure: the traditional, surgical liposuction procedure
and the non-surgical, non-invasive alternative called CoolSculpting®.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIPOSUCTION AND COOLSCULPTING®?
Liposuction and CoolSculpting® are both effective treatments for
eliminating unwanted body fat. The treatment techniques differ, however, as
liposuction is a surgical procedure and CoolSculpting® is completely
non-invasive. During liposuction, a small metal tube called a cannula is
inserted into the body where unwanted fat is located. The cannula removes fat
using a vacuum system to produce the desired results. CoolSculpting®, on the
other hand, uses cooling energy to freeze and destroy fat cells from the skin’s
surface. This process is painless and requires no anesthesia. Once the targeted
fat cells are treated, the body will naturally eliminate the destroyed fat
cells during the weeks following treatment.
HOW DOES RECOVERY DIFFER?
Due to the invasive nature of liposuction, patients may need to take time
off of work and other activities for a few days after their treatment. The
length of the recovery period can vary depending on the extent of treatment,
but most patients are able to return to light activity about one week after
their procedure. With CoolSculpting®, there is no downtime required. Patients
may experience minor bruising or sensitivity in the treatment area, but are
able to return to work and other normal activities immediately after their appointment.
WILL I NEED MULTIPLE TREATMENTS?
Liposuction produces instant results, as the targeted fat is completely
removed during treatment. For this reason, one liposuction treatment is enough
to produce optimal results. After CoolSculpting®, it can take a few weeks or
months to notice the full results. The body gradually eliminates destroyed fat
cells during this time, so patients will notice a continued improvement in
results after their treatment. However, some patients may need a series of
treatments to achieve optimal results.
WHICH TREATMENT IS RIGHT FOR ME?
If you are considering a body sculpting treatment, contact us today at
Atlanta Aesthetics. We will be happy to help you schedule a consultation,
during which time we will review your cosmetic goals in order to determine the
treatment that is best for you. We welcome patients from Atlanta, Forsyth
County and the neighboring areas of Georgia.