Can Liposuction Help You Achieve a Flatter Tummy?

No matter how dedicated you are to clean eating or working out, stubborn belly fat can still linger and make it difficult to achieve your ideal shape. This is especially common after pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or with age. Liposuction continues to be one of the most trusted cosmetic procedures for removing fat in targeted areas — including the abdomen — to help contour your body.

At The Face & Body Center in Flowood, MS, our knowledgeable team offers advanced liposuction techniques to help you achieve a slimmer midsection and a more sculpted look you can feel confident about. For many, it may even be possible to get a flat stomach with liposuction. Keep reading to learn more about how liposuction can help flatten your tummy and what you can do to maintain your lipo results for as long as possible.

How does liposuction work?

Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove localized pockets of fat that are resistant to traditional weight loss methods. During a liposuction procedure, a small tube called a cannula is inserted beneath the skin to break up and suction out unwanted fat cells from the targeted area. The procedure typically takes 1 – 2 hours, depending on the extent of the treatment and the number of areas being addressed. While liposuction is not considered a weight loss solution, it can be a highly effective tool for body contouring by removing fat that simply won't go away on its own.

Can liposuction give you a flat stomach?

Liposuction can certainly help to smooth and flatten the stomach, especially when the primary issue you're struggling with is isolated pockets of stubborn fat. However, if there is also loose stomach skin or stretched ab muscles standing in your way — as is often the case after pregnancy or significant weight loss — combining liposuction with another procedure, like a tummy tuck or full mommy makeover, may be recommended for a more complete transformation.

During a thorough consultation, our knowledgeable team will evaluate the quality of your skin and the extent of fat in your abdominal area to determine which procedure, or combination of tummy-flattening procedures, can be suitable for helping you reach your aesthetic goals.

Where can you get liposuction besides your stomach?

Liposuction is a versatile procedure that can treat many areas of the body, with the stomach being one of the most popular. In addition to the abdomen, common treatment areas for liposuction include:

• Upper arms
• Hips and flanks
• Inner and outer thighs
• Back and bra line
• Buttocks
• Neck and under the chin

When appropriate, multiple areas can be treated during the same surgery for more dramatic and balanced results.

What is recovery like after liposuction?

Most patients can return to work and light activities within a few days to a couple of weeks after liposuction, depending on the area treated and how much fat was removed. Swelling and bruising are common but temporary, and any scarring is usually minimal and easily concealed. While you should notice preliminary changes soon after surgery, results will continue to improve as liposuction swelling goes down over the following weeks.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and regular exercise is key for preserving liposuction results for as long as possible. By committing to a stable weight and healthy habits, you can enjoy years' or even decades' worth of your slimmer, snatched new look.

Say goodbye to stubborn belly fat the easy way with liposuction in Flowood, MS

If your persistent belly bulge or tummy pooch won't go away no matter how much effort you put in, liposuction could be the solution for getting the flatter stomach you've always wanted. At The Face & Body Center in Flowood, MS, our knowledgeable team offers personalized liposuction plans — with or without combination procedures — to help give you the smoother, flatter shape you've been working toward. Call us today to schedule your consultation and learn how liposuction can help you feel more confident in your body.