A tummy tuck and liposuction are cosmetic surgery procedures that can be done for aesthetic or rehabilitative reasons. You can do either one separately or both simultaneously. Both approaches repair the skin, fat and muscle layers of the abdomen or other body parts. So, what sets these two procedures apart, and how do you know if a tummy tuck or liposuction is right for you?

Why a Tummy Tuck?

A tummy tuck (also known as abdominoplasty) transforms a loose and flabby stomach into a flat, toned one. Dr. Mark Jones will remove loose skin and fat from the abdomen and, if necessary, he will tighten the muscles, too.

The tummy tuck is ideal for:

• Men and women who have lost a lot of weight very quickly, leaving them with extra stretched-out, sagging skin. Skin sags because it only has so much “give,” after which it can’t recover elasticity.
• Women after having children, if pregnancy stretched out their skin or caused their abdominal muscles to separate. Again, there may be sagging skin, and the stomach will look flabby if the muscles aren’t tightly aligned.
• Men and women who are struggling to achieve a smooth stomach, despite dieting and exercise. This might be due to genetics or other circumstances like work stress or lifestyle habits.

These people are near target weight but can’t seem to get that toned figure they want.

You must understand that this surgery is not a weight loss solution. Instead, it’s a skin firming and abdominal tightening procedure. You get a tummy tuck once you’ve reached your target weight. It’s the final step in the body sculpting process.

Why Liposuction?

Liposuction (also known as lipoplasty) gets rid of stubborn pockets of fat from the stomach, legs, buttocks, arms, breasts or chin. Like a tummy tuck, you get liposuction after you’ve lost as much weight as possible with a controlled diet and exercise.

Liposuction is ideal for:

• Men and women looking to remove stubborn pockets of fat that just won’t disappear.
• Men and women who are unsatisfied with their body shape – for example, a pear-shaped woman who would rather have a more evened out overall figure.
• Men and women who are beginning to get discouraged from eating healthy and working out because they’re not getting results. Liposuction can deliver the outcome needed to encourage and motivate them to continue their healthy lifestyle.

After liposuction, clothes fit better – a fabulous feeling! Plus, the procedure is effective (it permanently removes unwanted fat cells) and safe. That’s why it’s the most popular body surgery procedure for fine-tuning the body.

Take the Final Step to Have the Body of Your Dreams

Sometimes, a little sculpting and firming are all you need to attain that coveted flat stomach you desire. So, stop looking down at your stomach and wishing it was skinny. Instead, make a consultation with Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones of Atlanta Plastic Surgery Specialists and be one step closer to having the body of your dreams.