It is no exaggeration to call these days the age of dieting — getting in shape is a hot topic for men and women alike. Naturally, interest in liposuction as a form of body contouring is growing too. If you are considering liposuction, you are probably wondering first about the cost, and about which areas you should treat and how much. So today I would like to compare mini liposuction and circumferential liposuction.
Mini liposuction or circumferential liposuction?
Whether to have mini liposuction or full circumferential liposuction is best decided by considering your body shape and degree of obesity. People whose degree of obesity is normal or below normal usually have localized fat deposits, so mini liposuction of those areas is often a good fit.
Mini liposuction, as the name suggests, means treating a small, limited area. Its purpose is to remove localized bulges that are hard to get rid of with diet or exercise. It is a good option for people who are not obese overall but whose figure is out of balance, and who want a balanced, attractive shape like a model's.
<In women with a normal degree of obesity, excessive dieting can harm their health.>
In fact, when people who are already slim like models diet excessively, they can lose their health and may even develop anorexia, a type of mental illness. That is why, for these people, removing just a little excess fat with mini liposuction can create a balanced figure without the need for a grueling diet that harms their health.
< Mini liposuction of the inner thighs: even in slim people, partial liposuction can bring cosmetic improvement (results vary by individual).>
< Before and 1 month after mini liposuction of the outer arms at Venus Clinic >
Next is circumferential surgery.
For people who are obese overall, circumferential liposuction is the better choice for a balanced figure. Circumferential liposuction treats a wide area at once, reducing size while shaping an attractive body contour.
< Before and 1 month after circumferential abdominal liposuction at Venus Clinic >
Of course, people who are obese can also have mini liposuction. But if they gain weight later, fat builds up in the untreated areas, making the treated area look relatively sunken, so the figure does not end up balanced. This condition is called dysharmonious obesity. In the end, additional surgery is needed later at greater cost. So from a long-term perspective, for people who are obese overall, circumferential surgery can be considered more effective both in terms of cost and appearance.
Reference) What is dysharmonious obesity?
<A case of body imbalance caused by mini liposuction of the flanks only — photo 1 week after revision abdominal liposuction at Venus Clinic>
In the case shown above, liposuction at another clinic removed only the fat layer at the waist, emphasizing the waistline, without removing the flank fat above the pelvis. Right after the first liposuction, the waist alone became relatively slimmer, so the abdominal line probably looked attractive. But as the patient gained weight, only the waist looked sunken, and the abdomen changed into an awkward, unbalanced shape.
In the end, the patient paid additional costs to have full liposuction again here at Venus Clinic.
Another question people who are obese overall need to consider is whether to have liposuction first and then diet, or to diet first and then have liposuction to correct their body shape.
I would also point out that, rather than losing weight by dieting and then having liposuction, having liposuction while the skin still retains some elasticity — that is, while you are still carrying the extra weight — and starting a diet afterward allows more skin contraction after surgery, which can lead to a better cosmetic result.
For more details, please see the references below.
Reference) I heard liposuction makes the skin sag. Is that true? What is the difference between dieting and liposuction for changing your figure?
In conclusion, when choosing liposuction, even if it is a bit of a hassle, it is best to visit for a consultation and examination, determine the precise treatment area that suits your body shape, and then decide on liposuction.
