Should I Have Liposuction or Gastric Balloon?
Many people can be confused when deciding whether to lose weight or shape their body. Should I have liposuction? Or should I have an intragastric balloon? Or should I diet and exercise? The answers to these questions can vary from person to person.
It should always be remembered that diet, exercise and regular nutrition are the priorities. Whether you have liposuction or a gastric balloon, remember that you will continue to exercise and eat regularly. These two procedures (liposuction and intragastric balloon) will be just one step for you to start a regular life.
Liposuction or Gastric Balloon Question
The answer to the question, “Should I have a gastric balloon or liposuction?” is clear. “It depends on the person”. Why does it vary from person to person? Because everyone’s height, weight, metabolic rate, habits, diseases, body contours and fat percentage are completely different.
The first thing to do when deciding whether to have liposuction or gastric ballooning is to check your Body Mass Index. You can take a look at our “Body Mass Index” article. The Body Mass Index is the first realistic measure of your suitability for surgery.
The first criterion to look for when ranking suitable candidates for liposuction is that the body mass index is 30 and below 30. It is both risky for people with a high BMI to have liposuction and it negatively affects the results of the surgery. For people with a BMI of 31 or 31.5, a detailed consultation with the surgeon is required. The surgeon can decide on the surgery after reviewing all the health details.
Body mass index (BMI) is expected to be between 27 and 40 for gastric balloon. The BMI and other health information can be evaluated and the gastric balloon can be decided.
Liposuction may be the right choice for people with more regional fat problems. Liposuction is designed to shape the body and have more body contours. Gastric balloon is a slimming method. Gastric balloon is designed for quick weight loss. It is not performed to correct the shape of the body and have more pronounced body contours. The application of intragastric balloon is a start for the person to create a new lifestyle.
Is Gastric Balloon or Liposuction More Difficult?
Gastric balloon and liposuction are different procedures according to their classes. Both operations can cause difficulties during and after the procedure.
First of all, liposuction is a procedure performed under general anesthesia and allows fat to be sucked out by inserting thin cannulas into certain parts of the body. You may need to stay in the hospital for 1 or 2 nights after the procedure. It is normal to have some soreness in your body after surgery. While some patients report having a lot of pain, others report having only mild pain. You may be asked to wear a corset for 2 months after liposuction. After the surgery, it is important to perform liposuction massages and follow a diet and exercise program for better results. There will be edema and swelling in the body. It may take about 9-12 months to see the final shape of the liposuction.
The intragastric balloon is a procedure usually performed under sedation. The new intelligent intragastric balloons do not require sedation. No endoscopy is required. In other words, the patient completes the procedure by swallowing a small capsule. After 4 months, the balloon deflates in the stomach and comes out naturally.
It is not necessary to stay in the hospital after the intragastric balloon procedure. It is enough to rest for one or two hours. Nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps may occur after the procedure. After the intragastric balloon is placed, you will be given a diet program to follow. The intragastric balloon may last for 6 months or 1 year. A small operation is required to remove the balloon after 6 months or 1 year with the classic intragastric balloon. The intragastric balloon remains in the body for 4 months. It deflates spontaneously and passes out of the body.
The intragastric balloon prepares you for regular life by weakening you. It gives you the habit of eating less. If your eating habits deteriorate after the procedure, you risk gaining weight again.
After Liposuction and Gastric Balloon
There are rules that patients should follow after both liposuction and intragastric balloon. Those who have liposuction should protect their body by following rules such as wearing a regular corset, having lipo massages, eating healthy food and doing sports.
Those who have had a gastric balloon should adopt the habit of living by organizing their life with healthy diet and exercise.
