During a tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, a plastic surgeon will remove any excess fat and skin from your stomach area. They may also choose to reposition certain muscles in order to help with any weakness in the area. However, if you're simply looking to remove any extra fat that might be present, liposuction can be performed which removes fat from under the skin. This option allows for more fat to be removed as well as shaping/contouring of the area.