When it comes to reducing stubborn fat, there are two options, non-surgical treatments and more invasive surgical procedures. Both methods aim to remove excess fat and make your body more contoured and sculptured. However, each method offers unique procedures, benefits, outcomes, and costs that make them different from each other. Understanding the differences in terms of cost and benefits is crucial to selecting the right one that fits your budget and fulfils your requirements. Let’s have a look at the comparison between surgical and non-surgical procedures in terms of procedure, cost, and benefits and select the desired one.

Non-Surgical Fat Reduction

Non-surgical fat removal involves different technologies like laser, ultrasound, radio waves, magnetic waves, injection, etc., to remove excess fat. The best thing about these procedures is there are no incisions or anesthesia, making them easy and comfortable. Have a look at non surgical fat reduction procedures and costs:

• CoolSculpting (Cryolipolysis): $2,000 to $4,000 per session
• SculpSure (Laser Lipolysis): $1,500 to $3,500 per session
• Ultrasound Fat Reduction (UltraShape): $200 to $500 per session
• Vanquish (Radiofrequency (RF) Therapy): $1,500 to $4,000 for a series of treatments
• Kybella (Injection for fat): $1,200 to $1,500 per treatment

Benefits of Non-Surgical Fat Reduction

Minimally Invasive: These procedures do not need incisions or anesthesia; therefore, there is no downtime or risk of complications.

Fast Recovery: The recovery period after non-surgical fat removal is almost nil. You can resume your normal activities immediately or after 1 day.

Gradual Results: These procedures remove fat gradually, and subtle changes occur over several weeks, offering more natural-looking results.

Target Specific Areas: Non-surgical procedures like sculpture, cool sculpting, etc., target specific areas of localized fat deposits (abdomen, arms, thighs), offering a more sculpted appearance.

Less Risk and Complications: Since there are no incisions for fat removal, the chances of scarring, infection, swelling, and other complications are minimal.

Minimal Discomfort: Unlike surgical procedures, non-surgical procedures offer little or no discomfort. A mild pulling is common, but there is no pain or swelling.

Surgical Fat Reduction

Surgical fat removal options are invasive procedures that include incision and anesthesia for removing fat. They cause scarring, swelling and some discomfort for some time, therefore have a longer recovery period. They are suitable for people who can give some time for rest and recovery. Have a look at their cost and benefits:

• Liposuction: $2,000 to $8,000 or more
• Tummy Tuck: $4,000 to $12,000 or more
• Body Lift: $7,000 to $15,000 or more

Benefits of Surgical Fat Reduction

Significant Fat Removal: Surgical procedures like liposuction remove large amounts of fat from the abdomen, thighs, flanks, buttocks, etc., in a single session.

Faster Results: These procedures remove more fat, offering more noticeable and immediate results, unlike non-surgical procedures, which offer more gradual results.

One-Time Treatment: Unlike some non-surgical procedures, surgical fat removal procedures require one treatment session to complete the surgery and achieve the desired results.

Long-Lasting: Fat cells removed during surgery can never come back as long as you maintain a stable weight and live a healthy lifestyle.

High Precision: Surgical procedures offer greater precision, especially for complex areas like the abdomen, upper arms, chin, etc., giving a more sculpted look.

Conclusion

Surgical and non-surgical procedures offer immediate fat removal when even rigorous workouts and a healthy diet do not respond. Non-surgical procedures are cheaper and simpler than invasive surgical procedures that are costly and complex. If you require gradual, natural-looking results without any incisions and long recovery time, non-surgical procedures are the best option.

Marjorie D. Prevatte