What is better, liposuction or a tummy tuck?

Neither one is better. Rather, they are two very different procedures, which target different pain points and offer different results.

Liposuctions reduce small amounts of excess fat in trouble areas such as the flanks, abdomen, and thighs. Tummy tucks, on the other hand, target excess skin on the abdomen.

Often, both liposuction and a tummy tuck are performed within the same surgery. This is common in patients who have recently lost a significant amount of weight, for example. It is also common in procedures such as mommy makeovers.