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Body Contouring vs. Awake High-Definition Liposuction: What’s the Difference?

  • Writer: Dr. Saurabh Jain
    Dr. Saurabh Jain
  • Sep 5, 2024
  • 2 min read

When it comes to body sculpting, both body contouring and awake high-definition liposuction popularly known as HD Lipo guarantees excellent body transformation. These procedures are poles apart in the way they are conducted, their effects, and the service delivery that comes with them. So here is a brief overview of the differences aimed at helping you distinguish which of them is more beneficial for your type of body.


Body Contouring: A Non-Surgical Sculpting Solution

Body Contouring refers to the process that employs CoolSculpting, laser treatment, or radiofrequency therapy that may remove excess fat combined with skin firming without surgery. Treatment sessions usually take not more than 30 minutes to one hour in each treatment area. There is limited recovery needed after the treatment as many of them are allowed to go back to their normal undertakings as is. When they do occur they are only distinguished by mild signs like swelling or redness and may last for 2 or 3 days. Outcomes are incremental and the maximum effect is realized some weeks after starting the process and sometimes requires multiple sessions.





Awake High-Definition Liposuction: Precision Sculpting with Immediate Results

Awake High-Definition Liposuction (HD Lipo) is essentially a recent and modern variation of the traditional liposuction which is surgical and is conducted under local anesthetic. This procedure helps to get rid of fat deposits which can improve muscle tone and provides impressive results in a single session. The time of treatment regarding HD Lipo differs depending on the zone of the patient’s body that requires treatment; however, it usually lasts for 2-4 hours, mostly. The wall sit comprises some recovery time, outpatients ban ordinary activities within 3 to 5 days and may take up to 2 weeks to recover fully. Outcomes are seen instantly and are further defined as patients recover from oedematous changes over the succeeding weeks.


Which Procedure is Right for You?

If you want a technique with a slow enhancement that does not involve surgery, then Body Contouring will suit you best. But, if a person needs a more noticeable reshaping of the figure with the definition of muscular relief, Awake HD Liposuction provides a quicker and significantly more conspicuous outcome. It is always advisable to seek consultation with a cosmetic specialist especially when identifying that particular procedure that can effectively suit your body type and routine activity.


 
 
 

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