Sometimes liposuction alone will not adequately improve the appearance of the abdomen. After childbirth or weight gain and weight loss, the abdominal muscles may be malpositioned and the abdominal skin can be loose and sagging. No amount of exercise or dieting will change this appearance.

Liposuction can remove the fat, but does not address the importance of muscle repositioning or excess skin removal. By removing excess fat, repositioning the abdominal muscles, and removing the excess skin, an abdominoplasty can flatten the abdomen, reduce the waistline, and improve the overall shape of the abdominal area.

The Tummy Tuck is the cornerstone of any Mommy Makeover plastic surgery - other pieces, which may include a thigh lift, breast implants and breast lift, and laser liposuction of problem areas (ie., saddlebags) depend upon each woman's body and goals.