Alternatives to Liposuction

Many people see liposuction as the easiest way to remove the excess far from their bodies but there are in fact other methods that can be used which can be just as effective.  In case you were unaware Liposuction uses suction (hence the name) to remove fat from excess parts of the body using a vacuum or suction pump.  The suction pump is attached to a tube and then that is inserted in to a small incision on the body and then fat cells are suctioned out through the tube.
There are other common fat removal methods and these include ultrasound-assisted liposuction and a tummy tucks (abdominoplasty).  An ultrasound-assisted liposuction is a new technique which involves using the sound waves of the ultrasound to ‘dissolve’ fat before it is then suctioned out.  This means that this procedure is only used when there is an unusually high amount of fat that has to be removed from difficult areas.  Such areas may include the back, flanks or from oversized breasts of men.
Abdominoplasty or 'tummy tuck' is a method of removing fat from the abdomen only.  This means that if your abdomen has excessive amounts of skin and fat then a tummy tuck may be a better option for you than liposuction.  Sometimes abdominoplasty is done in addition to liposuction if the case warrants it although this is not the case in most procedures.
The operation involves surgically removing excess skin and fat from the belly and it may also involve tightening the abdominal wall muscles also.  The end result is a flatter stomach but make no mistake, this is no replacement for healthy exercise routine, specifically sit-ups, which can also achieve a flatter stomach on most normal people.  The procedure is only for areas of stubborn fat that exercise has failed to remove properly.
A tummy tuck is sometimes needed due to the fact that skin has a limit to which it can stretch and then return to normal.  When skin can no longer do that and exceeds that point, either from pregnancy or a large weight gain followed by weight loss then the result is like a balloon that has been blown up and deflated.  The skin becomes stretched and crinkly and does not respond to diet or exercise and so that is why the procedure would be needed.
Most people have a tummy tuck for cosmetic reasons but others have the surgery to correct weakened abdominal muscles that are causing medical problems, such as back pain.  Doctors consider this operation to be reconstructive when it is medically necessary and mainly improves function.  In these cases only some of the cost may be paid for by health insurance or the insurance may even cover all of it. 
There are several different alternatives to liposuction and which one you choose basically depends on the situation.  For most people liposuction is the easiest of all fat removal techniques to go with and so that is why liposuction has fast become one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures that are carried out today.