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Difference between liposuction and Bariatric surgery
Dr. Srinagesh VadrevuCosmetic/Plastic Surgeon • 39 Years Exp.MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
liposuction | bariatric surgery |
done by plastic surgeon | done by laparoscopic surgeon |
It is more for body shaping than weight loss | It is more for weight loss rather than body shaping |
BMI should be <35 | BMI should be >30 |
Removes unwanted fat from under the skin and above the muscle |
Removes a large part of the stomach and/ or bypasses a large part of small intestines |
Reshapes the body to give a pleasing result | General body shape may get distorted due to sagging |
No bad side effects long term if done by a plastic surgeon |
May suffer from malabsorption of vitamins and minerals long term |
Fat usually does not get deposited from areas liposuction is done |
May gain weight after 2 years if proper instructions are not followed |
Will not require repeated surgeries if adequate care is taken | Moderate to massive weight loss will require body tightening surgeries to regain shape by a plastic surgeon |
No ill effects on any part of the body | May cause wasting of muscles, osteoporosis and other amlabsorptive related conditions in long term |