A tummy tuck is not intended to replace weight loss. It is a body contouring procedure, and any weight loss that occurs is incidental. Liposuction and abdominoplasty combined together can create an excellent contour and a flat, shapely tummy. For patients who are at a healthy weight with stubborn belly fat that isn’t responding to diet and exercise, liposuction and abdominoplasty can help them achieve that figure they desire.