Liposuction and tummy tucks are two of the most common procedures performed on a person’s midsection. Lipo removes excess fat cells from your body by sucking them out through small incisions in the abdomen; this leaves less chance for visible scarring post-procedure than with traditional surgical methods like abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).

Tummy tucks tighten up skin that has become loose after weight loss or pregnancy, but it is important to note they do not remove any abdominal muscles.

Both types of surgeries reduce waist size and improve abdominal appearance, but there are a few important differences between the two. Liposuction is less invasive than tummy tuck; it requires minimum access to the body for the procedure. Tummy tucks require a general anesthetic and surgeons have to cut through the skin on your abdomen before removing excess tissue, after taking out the extra skin. If patients lost weight considerably then they may be more pleased with their results after a Tummy Tuck.

Stretch marks are a result of rapid growth, and they are an unfortunate side effect for many people that gained weight in a short period of time. They can form around the abdomen, hips, or thighs as skin tears deep at its surface due to stretching over a bigger area.

Though it may be difficult to successfully remove them all from these areas (most often below your belly button), there is always room for improvement through surgery like tummy tucks that cut away extra skin. However, it is important to understand that only stretchmarks on excised tissue will disappear with this type of surgery.