If you have stubborn fat deposits in your midsection that won’t go away with dieting and exercise you should know about CoolSculpting® and tummy tucks. Dr. Beam offers CoolSculpting® and tummy tuck surgery to patients looking to slim down their midsection and get rid of stubborn fat.
About CoolSculpting®
CoolSculpting® is an in-office cosmetic procedure that safely eliminates stubborn body fat. Using a controlled cooling method, fat cells are frozen and killed from within the body. The body’s natural healing process gets rid of these dead fat cells, so they are gone for good. CoolSculpting® is non-invasive and requires no anesthesia or downtime.
About Tummy Tuck Surgery
A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that sculpts the waistline and tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall. A tummy tuck removes fat and tightens the skin of the abdomen. During the surgery, incisions are made and excessive skin and fat are removed and the abdominal muscles tightened.
CoolSculpting® vs. Tummy Tuck
There are several key differences between CoolSculpting® and tummy tucks. The differences can be separated into a few categories:
Treatment Area and Effectiveness
- CoolSculpting® can be performed on a number of areas on the body such as the abdomen, buttocks, hips, arms, and thighs. However, CoolSculpting® is not a transformative surgery, and it does not tighten skin in the way that surgery does.
- Tummy tuck surgery focuses only on the stomach and abdomen area. A tummy tuck achieves more drastic results and tightens the abdomen.
Pain Level
- CoolSculpting® is noninvasive, incision-free, requires no anesthesia and is virtually painless. The treatment time is approximately one hour per session.
- Tummy tucks are invasive surgery, requiring an incision and anesthesia. Although your pain is managed, patients should expect pain that is synonymous with surgery. Tummy tuck surgery can take approximately three to four hours.
Recovery and Downtime
- After a CoolScuplting® treatment patients return home the same day as the treatment and return to regular activates immediately. Full results can be enjoyed approximately 12 weeks after the last session.
- The recovery period after a tummy tuck can take several weeks. On average, most patients can return to work in three to four weeks and resume exercise in six to eight weeks. Results will be fully visible in two to three months.
If you think that CoolSculpting® or a tummy tuck may be right for you or you have additional questions, Dr. Beam serves patients in Glastonbury, New Britain, Hartford and surrounding areas of Connecticut. Contact Dr. Beam today to schedule your consultation!
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