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What is the difference between a lap band and liposuction?

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Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Soto answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Lots: A lap band is a band that is placed around your stomach to limit the size of your stomach, making you feel full sooner. You eat less and thus lose weight. Liposuction is a procedure that removes fat from focal spots (most commonly the abdomen and love handles), but doesn't generally cause much weight loss, just shaping.

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Answered 5/30/2016

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