Abdominoplasty and liposuction are two cosmetic procedures. Abdominoplasty is also call a "tummy tuck." They can be done together to improve the look of your waist and belly. During a tummy tuck, extra fat and skin can be removed from your belly (abdomen). And certain muscles can be repositioned to improve belly weakness. Liposuction removes extra fat from under the skin. It allows for greater fat removal and contouring (shaping) than can be done with a tummy tuck alone.
