Liposuction Vs. Fat Freezing

Are you struggling with excess fat in your body? Learn more about liposuction Vs. Fat Freezing procedures and the best option to help eliminate excess fat. 

Liposuction is a procedure many patients have preferred to undergo to help get rid of stubborn and excess fat. The process has proven a great alternative as it has offered permanent results, especially for patients who have completely followed instructions from their cosmetic surgeon. 

However, due to the intensity of this procedure, patients have started looking for other methods which offer similar results to liposuction, even if not permanently. Fat freezing is one of the many alternatives available. Read on to learn the main differences between liposuction and fat freezing and which would be an ideal option. 

Liposuction and Fat freezing

Many patients today have tried getting rid of excess fat without getting the needed results. For instance, incorporating a healthy diet and exercising has proven futile for some, resulting in the need for a more strict procedure with permanent and best results. 

When looking to get rid of excess fat from some specific body parts, your cosmetic surgeon will recommend going through liposuction. During this procedure, your cosmetic surgeon will use a suction that helps to drain this fat from the identified specific parts of your body.  

Liposuction is a great procedure as pocket fats may still build up even with vigorous exercise and a strict diet. However, it is essential to note that liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. 

Fat freezing, on the other hand, is a procedure that continues to rise in popularity. The process involves burning the fatty cells and killing them to help achieve a well-contoured body. If you want to get rid of excess fat in the fastest possible way, you can learn whether this would be an ideal procedure compared to liposuction. 

What are the differences between liposuction and fat freezing?

While liposuction and fat freezing are appropriate procedures and effective for candidates who qualify, they have some major differences which help you as a patient choose the most preferred. Some of these differences include the following. 

Time taken

Results from fat freezing are achieved through attending different spread-out sessions. Doctors recommend at least six sessions, each taking 1 hour to complete. Some patients will mention notable results after one session. It’s important to note that you can expect results after all six sessions. 

Liposuction, on the other hand, is a one-time procedure with no need for different sessions. Your cosmetic surgeon will take anywhere between 1 to 2 hours, but the period taken will depend on the size of your treatment area. The results are brief but will begin to show after 1 to 3 months. 

Invasiveness

While going through the fat freezing procedure, your doctor will use Pro shock Ice to completely freeze the fat cells beneath your skin. The fatty cells are completely removed from your body with no need for you to undergo surgery. 

Liposuction is a strict invasive procedure that involves cutting and the cosmetic surgeon putting you under anaesthesia. The process involves the surgeon placing an incision under your abdomen while suctioning the unwanted fat using a blunt metal cannula. 

Pain

Patients who have undergone fat freezing do not mention instances of pain during or after the fat removal procedure. This is because the pro stock ice device is used to cause numbness during the entire fat removal period. 

Your cosmetic surgeon will put you under local anaesthesia, which also causes numbness as you go through liposuction. However, you can expect to feel some pain after the liposuction surgery. Your surgeon can best advise on the best painkillers and what to avoid to ensure you manage this pain. 

Downtime

After a fat-freezing procedure, there’s no expected downtime for which you can expect a full recovery and to see full results. You can resume your usual daily activities immediately after this procedure. 

Liposuction comes with some swelling once the procedure is complete. Cosmetic surgeons in Dubai will recommend at least one week of downtime to reduce the swelling and also ask that you avoid strenuous activities for at least one month. 

Price

To undergo the fat freezing procedure, you can expect to pay anywhere from AED 1200. The amount you pay, however, will depend on the treatment areas needing this procedure. 

Liposuction is a more extensive procedure and will liposuction cost can run up to 18000 AED in Dubai. However, the amount you pay for this procedure will depend on the treatment areas.

	Fat Freezing	Liposuction
Side effects	Mild tugging, aching and stinginess	Swelling and pain after surgery
Number of treatments	Several 1-hour sessions	1 procedure
Expected results	Up to 27% fatty cells removal	5 litres expected fat removal
Recovery time	No downtime	1 week home recovery and 6 weeks full recovery
Procedure type	Non-surgical	Surgical

Which is better, liposuction and fat freezing?

While both these procedures are great for suitable candidates, the results depend on a patient’s personal goals. You must discuss it with your cosmetic surgeon to ensure that you are going through the right liposuction and fat-freezing procedure. Both methods have their pros and cons.  

Conclusion

Having an ideal and well-contoured body is the goal of every individual. However, stubborn fatty cells tend to stand in the way of these anaesthetic goals. What, then, should you do? Should you go through fat freezing or liposuction to achieve these goals? Cosmetic surgeons in Dubai are best placed to advise on the best procedure between fat freezing and liposuction. The results are dependent on your individual body goals. 

Dr Tarek Bayazid has ten years of excellent reputation in Dubai. He uses the newest technology during body contouring surgeries, such as Bodytite, J-plasma, Vaser machine, and the power-assisted liposuction devise to remove accumulated fat effectively. He also uses power-assisted devices for re-injecting the suctioned fat to achieve a more harmonious desired counters of the body. Schedule a consultation today and get a quote for fat-freezing and liposuction. 

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