To Tuck or Not to Tuck

TO TUCK OR NOT TO TUCK Tummy tucks deliver flat abs, but there are other cosmetic options for a toned tummy: LIPOSUCTION WHAT IT IS Surgical removal of fat cells HOW IT'S DONE Saline/anesthesia injection or ultrasound assists with removal of fat cells Fat suctioned via cannula TYPE OF ANESTHESIA Local with IV sedation General for large procedures RECOVERY TIME Discomfort for a few days (OTC pain killers recommended) D000000 GOOD FOR PEOPLE Swelling for up to 6 weeks WITH... Stable weight Pockets of fat that diet doesn't eliminate LBS COOLSCULPTING WHAT IT IS Freezing treatment to eliminate fat cells HOW IT'S DONE A section of skin and fat is squeezed between 2 cooling panels Pressure and cold temps destroy fat cells Body flushes cells naturally over 6 months TYPE OF ANESTHESIA None required RECOVERY TIME Resume normal activities immediately Redness, swelling possible GOOD FOR PEOPLE WITH... Small, diet- and exercise- resistant fat bulges Need for fast, no-downtime treatment INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY PLASTIC SURGERY SPECIALISTS PSS MediSpa www.plasticsurgeryannapolis.com Sources: http://www.plasticsurgeryspec.com/plastic-surgery/liposuction.cfm http://www.coolsculpting.com/how-it-works/patient-faqs#sthash.W8TTBP7..dpbs http://www.webmd.com/beauty/liposuction/cosmetic-procedure-liposuction