As a tummy tuck procedure is primarily performed to remove excess skin and fat (which can be belly bulges in some people), it is considerably different from a weight loss surgery. Unlike weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery which is performed to improve the health of a person, tummy tuck surgery is a purely cosmetic procedure. The procedure basically helps shape and tone the abdomen by removing the excess skin and fat in the abdomen. Moreover, a weight loss procedure is usually recommended for people who are morbidly obese. Such candidates do not benefit from an abdominoplasty. Book an appointment with Manipal Hospital for bariatric surgery in Goa.