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Difference between liposuction and Bariatric surgery

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Dr. Srinagesh VadrevuCosmetic/Plastic Surgeon • 39 Years Exp.MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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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

 

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